Lighting help sps

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

Need some suggestions for lighting for my montipora capricornis only build. The tank would be 32"L x 24"W x 20"H.

 

[blaxsun]

Need some suggestions for lighting for my montipora capricornis only build. The tank would be 32"L x 24"W x 20"H.

Well, what's your budget?

 

[homer1475]

Throw a tried and true ATI T5 fixture over it, and be done. If you want the extra pop, add some LED bars to it.

Monti's don't require a ton of light.

 

[Spare time]

Well, what's your budget?

+ mounting style preference

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

Throw a tried and true ATI T5 fixture over it, and be done. If you want the extra pop, add some LED bars to it.

Monti's don't require a ton of light.

Haven't thought too much about price. I'd like to stay below 500.

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

+ mounting style preference

I don't want to hang it. Mounts or gooseneck would suit my mental picture better.

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

Throw a tried and true ATI T5 fixture over it, and be done. If you want the extra pop, add some LED bars to it.

Monti's don't require a ton of light.

Definitely want the extra pop. LED T5 hybrid is on the idea list.

 

[Spare time]

I don't want to hang it. Mounts or gooseneck would suit my mental picture better.

Do you care about controllability (ramping, individual color control, etc.)

Do you like shimmer?

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

Do you care about controllability (ramping, individual color control, etc.)

Do you like shimmer?

I do like shimmer. I think it gives a more natural feel. Color control can be minimal. But some would be nice. I tend to lean toward more of the deep blues. Mostly healthy corals.

 

[Spare time]

I do like shimmer. I think it gives a more natural feel. Color control can be minimal. But some would be nice. I tend to lean toward more of the deep blues. Mostly healthy corals.

If you are on a budget, the nicrew hyper reefs are fine. You might like the red sea lights. Heavily blue, minimal white, and good shimmer. I would say kessils but the red sea lights are more budget friendly per the area they light. Two of the led50's should be ok, and you could always add a third down the road if you wanted.

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

If you are on a budget, the nicrew hyper reefs are fine. You might like the red sea lights. Heavily blue, minimal white, and good shimmer. I would say kessils but the red sea lights are more budget friendly per the area they light. Two of the led50's should be ok, and you could always add a third down the road if you wanted.

I'll take a look. Thank you

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

I really like the look of the red sea 50s. The videos I watched have the look I'm going for with the blues and shimmer I like. The controlability looks on spec as well. Still open to suggestions of course as this build is in the early planning stages. Thanks for the help.

 

[nereefpat]

I really like the look of the red sea 50s. The videos I watched have the look I'm going for with the blues and shimmer I like. The controlability looks on spec as well. Still open to suggestions of course as this build is in the early planning stages. Thanks for the help.

2 of them? They are only 50 watts.

 

[Jeff Jarry reef]

New noopsyche aren't to bad either. K73 140 w and I seen they came out with a different controller. But they can grow corals for sure

 

[Dreamscapesaquatics]

2 of them? They are only 50 watts.

Yes definitely.

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

New noopsyche aren't to bad either. K73 140 w and I seen they came out with a different controller. But they can grow corals for sure

I agree. Two @noopsyche k7 140 watters would be great. And right now, 300 bucks all in for two lights. Can’t beat the price and the lights are fantastic.

 

[Spare time]

I agree. Two @noopsyche k7 140 watters would be great. And right now, 300 bucks all in for two lights. Can’t beat the price and the lights are fantastic.

They look neat I wish I could get my hands on one to play with it lol

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

They look neat I wish I could get my hands on one to play with it lol

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