Lighting for a 55g

[FishyThings]

Im really confused looking for a light right now my tank is a basic 48"l 13"w 21"h
I dont want to go crazy expensive maybe something under $300
Im thinking about lps and softies.

 

[Quietman]

Take a look at the Current USA - Orbit Marine LED.

 

[FishyThings]

ok thanks

 

[Gernader]

Check out 165W Viparspectras black boxes. You will be fine with 2 of them and they can grow any corals.

 

[FishyThings]

Check out 165W Viparspectras black boxes. You will be fine with 2 of them and they can grow any corals.

would this be good

 

[FishyThings]

oops it didnt load It was a Phlizon 165w light

 

[Gernader]

oops it didnt load It was a Phlizon 165w light

I honestly don’t have any knowledge on that light. If you watch BRS video on black boxes, they claimed that viparspectras is the winner.

 

[FishyThings]

ok

 

[nereefpat]

Viparspectra is maybe the most popular 'black box' to use. Marsaqua is the other popular one.

I wouldn't get the Current. Too low of wattage to be useful.

 

[Hagwood]

Maybe even a Reefbreeder V2+ 16". Great lights

 

[nereefpat]

Maybe even a Reefbreeder V2+ 16". Great lights

Those seem to be nice lights, and people like them. I don't think it will cover a 4' tank though.

 

[FishyThings]

Yeah I think im going to go with 2 Phlizon 165w at 12"-14" above the water or maybe just one

 

[piranhaman00]

4ft t5 fixture.

 

[FishyThings]

4ft t5 fixture.

I would rather go led