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Let me add my tank has cheap lighting.
I started the first 5.5 months with a fluval Aquasky led 36-48in ($120) --- It grew coraline and leathers. I didn't need an expensive light starting my tank, I didn't need it till I was ready for stocking corals.
I upgraded by adding a Marine and Reef 2.0 36-48 ($175)
So less than $300 and I am LPS anenome and soft coral capable. If you want to save money the first few months while tank is getting started, before you add corals, there is nothing wrong with a cheaper light to get started. You can add to it later or replace it as funds become available. You could get 1 99 chinese LED, and get 1 more down the road, or even get 3 and grow SPS. Just have a plan for upgrading and start saving.
I started the first 5.5 months with a fluval Aquasky led 36-48in ($120) --- It grew coraline and leathers. I didn't need an expensive light starting my tank, I didn't need it till I was ready for stocking corals.
I upgraded by adding a Marine and Reef 2.0 36-48 ($175)
So less than $300 and I am LPS anenome and soft coral capable. If you want to save money the first few months while tank is getting started, before you add corals, there is nothing wrong with a cheaper light to get started. You can add to it later or replace it as funds become available. You could get 1 99 chinese LED, and get 1 more down the road, or even get 3 and grow SPS. Just have a plan for upgrading and start saving.

