Lighting for Red Sea Reefer Deluxe 650 Peninsula

[Lradico]

Hi all, first time poster here! I'm picking up a Red Sea Reefer 650 Peninsula (180 gallon with sump, 140 display) on Thursday and it's coming with everything except two things: heating and lighting. As for lighting I did a little looking around and came across these:


Has anyone had experience with this brand/model? Viparspectra 165w/300w LEDs? Would these work for a mixed reef? Or are there any other recommendations for reasonably budget-friendly lights? My price range is ~$600 for lighting budget.

Thank you all!

 

[nereefpat]

Oh boy, do I have the thread for you: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/viparspectra-165watt-anyone-using-these.317612/

 

[Lradico]

Oh boy, do I have the thread for you: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/viparspectra-165watt-anyone-using-these.317612/

Sorry, didn't see that thread. Looks like they're well received. Thank you!

 

[nereefpat]

Sorry, didn't see that thread. Looks like they're well received. Thank you!

No need to be sorry. I think it was a couple pages back.

Lots of people use them, as they are probably the most popular 'black box."