Lightning recommendations for the $200-$400 range

[JoeG370Z]

Hi, I am new to the community and live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I've been a saltwater enthusiast since 2012 and just got back into the hobby because i bought my first home and have a place to set up my tank now. Currently, I have a 75 gallon marineland tank from Petsmart with the basic marineland set up and a fluval fx4 filter. Id love to upgrade to a lighting system that has sunrise/ sunset mode with bluetooth. If you have any recommendations I would appreciate it! Dimensions are 48"L x 21"H x 18.4"W

Also I'm a noob when it comes to lighting.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Two Orphek light bars or two used Ai hydra 26 units

 

[JoeG370Z]

Two Orphek light bars or two used Ai hydra 26 units

I really appreciate it! I'm looking into the orphek light bars right now

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

AI 26 and 52 HD’s models are NOT Bluetooth. They only use WiFi. The newer prime 16, 32 and 64 models are Bluetooth only

 

[Grumblez]

If your on the coast go check out just fish they'll get you straight. Canister filters can work but aren't ideal in a saltwater tank.

The fluval sea marine ramps up the colors then down creating a "sunrise and sunset" effect.

 

[JoeG370Z]

AI 26 and 52 HD’s models are NOT Bluetooth. They only use WiFi. The newer prime 16, 32 and 64 models are Bluetooth only

Do you know if they have the sunrise/sunset effect?

 

[JoeG370Z]

If your on the coast go check out just fish they'll get you straight. Canister filters can work but aren't ideal in a saltwater tank.

The fluval sea marine ramps up the colors then down creating a "sunrise and sunset" effect.

Yessir those are my people haha. Gerwin and Roger are very helpful. I have heard the fluval lights arent ideal for growing coral.

 

[JoeG370Z]

Does anyone know if I can use one AI hydra 64 in place of two AI hydra 32's?

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Do you know if they have the sunrise/sunset effect?

Yes. You just have to set the spectrum ramp times

 

[JoeG370Z]

Yes. You just have to set the spectrum ramp times

I really appreciate the help! Do you know if I can use one AI hydra 64 in place of two AI hydra 32's?

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

2-32s will provide better spread and more power, but will cost more than a single 64. Probably doesn’t matter unless you plan on keeping acroporas.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Hi, I am new to the community and live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I've been a saltwater enthusiast since 2012 and just got back into the hobby because i bought my first home and have a place to set up my tank now. Currently, I have a 75 gallon marineland tank from Petsmart with the basic marineland set up and a fluval fx4 filter. Id love to upgrade to a lighting system that has sunrise/ sunset mode with bluetooth. If you have any recommendations I would appreciate it! Dimensions are 48"L x 21"H x 18.4"W

Also I'm a noob when it comes to lighting.

If you can get 2, 48"-60" Fluval marine 54 W LED's would be good, 7 light channels and Bluetooth, easy to use.

Welcome to R2R and welcome fellow 75 gallon Marineland and FX4 user.

 

[Grumblez]

Yessir those are my people haha. Gerwin and Roger are very helpful. I have heard the fluval lights arent ideal for growing coral.

Tell them Meador said

 

[Wasabiroot]

I second the ai hydra suggestion. They are really a great performing light. You get an (arguably) just as good interface as the Radion Xr15 (which is out of your budget for this size tank, as you'd need 2). Alternatively, you could get two cheap black boxes - marsaqua, etc. Though, the level of controllability can't be compared to the larger brands. You could also go with t5s (higher upkeep cost, better blanketing of light). If you only plan on keeping lps and softies, your options open up, but for acros and SPS you may need to spend slightly more.

 

[JoeG370Z]

I second the ai hydra suggestion. They are really a great performing light. You get an (arguably) just as good interface as the Radion Xr15 (which is out of your budget for this size tank, as you'd need 2). Alternatively, you could get two cheap black boxes - marsaqua, etc. Though, the level of controllability can't be compared to the larger brands. You could also go with t5s (higher upkeep cost, better blanketing of light). If you only plan on keeping lps and softies, your options open up, but for acros and SPS you may need to spend slightly more.

I'm now contemplating spending $500-600 now to get something a lot nicer that can help me grow coral and give me all of the features that I desire lol. Seems like most people buy Ai hydra

 

[JoeG370Z]

Tell them Meador said

Lol will do!

 

[JoeG370Z]

If you can get 2, 48"-60" Fluval marine 54 W LED's would be good, 7 light channels and Bluetooth, easy to use.

Welcome to R2R and welcome fellow 75 gallon Marineland and FX4 user.

I will look into those as well! Do they help much with coral growth? Also thanks for the welcome lol and please send pics of your set up

 

[Sleeping Giant]

I will look into those as well! Do they help much with coral growth? Also thanks for the welcome lol and please send pics of your set up

Just look at my build thread above

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Yessir those are my people haha. Gerwin and Roger are very helpful. I have heard the fluval lights arent ideal for growing coral.

My corals are growing fine

 

[JoeG370Z]

Just look at my build thread above

Man I love your tank. Lots of nice corals. How long has it been set up?