Lighting for a 75 gallon

[mrpocketpreacher]

I’m wondering what lights to get for my 75 gallon reef tank. I plan on keeping mostly softies and LPS. I’ll probably add some SPS later though. I haven’t read great things about customer service and reliability with ai primes but I like the cost and adjustability. What are your experiences with ai? Also, what other lights can you recommend with great reliability and customer service that won’t break the bank? Thanks.

 

[Reefer40b]

Reefbreeders Photon V2 48, would be great for sps down the road and also great for just lps and softies for now.

 

[720 Reefer]

Reefbreeders Photon V2 48, would be great for sps down the road and also great for just lps and softies for now.

I second this! I actually have the Photon V1 on my 75 gallon. Only ended up with the 32" because the 48" was sold out and I grow everything from softies to acros. 48" would still be ideal, but if you were looking to save a few bucks, you could get by with the 32" for sure. Will just be lower par on the ends. BRS actually carries them now also.

 

[nereefpat]

You could light a 75 gallon with AI Primes. Keep in mind that those lights have a recommended max spread of 18x18, so you would probably need about 4 units to cover everything well.

People do like the reefbreeders. 'Black Boxes' of some type is another option, and that would be the cheapest. Noopsyche would be a good middle of the road option that wouldn't break the bank.

I'm a T5 guy, so I would just do that.

Good luck.

 

[Reefnman2]

I have the Razor X on my 75 you might check those out too.

 

[Crashnt24]

I’m wondering what lights to get for my 75 gallon reef tank. I plan on keeping mostly softies and LPS. I’ll probably add some SPS later though. I haven’t read great things about customer service and reliability with ai primes but I like the cost and adjustability. What are your experiences with ai? Also, what other lights can you recommend with great reliability and customer service that won’t break the bank? Thanks.

I use the maxspect 300w led over my 75 gal. I love the look of it.

 

[SAWFISH]

I really like the OceanRevive T247 lights. They are reliable, have good functionality, and are more than enough to keep SPS. They are only around 200$ each. The biggest trouble with them is that they are Chinese made so I am not sure how great the customer service is, but I have never had to call.

I have two OceanRevives over my 90 gallon

 

[WIReefer]

You could light a 75 gallon with AI Primes. Keep in mind that those lights have a recommended max spread of 18x18, so you would probably need about 4 units to cover everything well.

People do like the reefbreeders. 'Black Boxes' of some type is another option, and that would be the cheapest. Noopsyche would be a good middle of the road option that wouldn't break the bank.

I'm a T5 guy, so I would just do that.

Good luck.

Would agree here, t5 guy as well and just so easy!

 

[HeyJay]

You can most definitely get by with 3 primes for LPS and softies. AI customer support was great in my experience... They replaced a malfunctioning light with no question and sent a free mount for the trouble.

I just switched from AI to reefbreeders. Very happy with the photon but I absolutely miss the easy control with the AI app.