Lightning recommendations for the $200-$400 range

[Wasabiroot]

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

You don't need to spend a ton of money to grow coral. Used equipment will get the job done. You can always start cheaper and upgrade your lighting as you go.

 

[JoeG370Z]

You don't need to spend a ton of money to grow coral. Used equipment will get the job done. You can always start cheaper and upgrade your lighting as you go.

I really appreciate the advice. Ive been reading alot of good reviews about fluval marine too on this site. They are priced at $229 and have all the features I want. I have read that I can always buy other lights to go along with it in the future.

 

[ZaneTer]

2x Nicrew Hyperreef LED 150w.

These two will give you great spread and far more power than you could ever use.

100% = 1000 par on the sandbed
20% = 200 par on the sandbed.

Just run them low. There is only blue and white channel so pretty much set and forget.

 

[LAX Noob Reef]

Check out used section for trade. You can get better bang for your buck there.

 

[A. grandis]

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're not a noob I can tell you...
Just get a dimmable 6 bulb ATI Sunpower fixture and call it the best day!

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Sunrise sunset is great so basically u want it on a controller that ramps it up and down...
I will +1 the ati.
The price depends on the size of your tank. 75g marinland is 48" long?
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[Sleeping Giant]

I really appreciate the advice. Ive been reading alot of good reviews about fluval marine too on this site. They are priced at $229 and have all the features I want. I have read that I can always buy other lights to go along with it in the future.

Get 2 if you do

 

[DrEggroll]

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.

Jumping on to this. I have the fluval marine 48” bar on my 120. If I was wanting more light would a second one add much par to the deeper areas or just better coverage across the tank

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Jumping on to this. I have the fluval marine 48” bar on my 120. If I was wanting more light would a second one add much par to the deeper areas or just better coverage across the tank

I would imagine mostly better coverage, maybe a slight increase in PAR

 

[OldDadsReef18]

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.

I love my Reef Breeder Photon V2+ 24”in over my 45 gallon Breeder. I have it ceiling mounted about 19” in above the top of the tank. Right at the top of your price range and a very easy to use controller.

 

[ReefRxSWFL]

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.

While far from my favorite, 2 AI Primes. Another option, just a tad higher would be 2 Kessil 160 Tuna Blues. Kessils wont give a static look to the tank.

 

[ReefRxSWFL]

A 4 bulb t5 fixture would be another good option, and it will absolutely grow any coral you want. Suggest ATI blue plus mixed with Coral Plus bulbs.

 

[ReefRxSWFL]

If considering the AI Hydra, id suggested an extra 50$ and get the Radion XR15. Better spread and less disco ball look inside the tank

 

[sprice]

I have to give a big recommendation to the Reefbreeder Photon v2+ Pros. The new reef nexus controllers that make them the Pro version are incredible, I just upgraded (5) 24s and (4) 32s. Not only does it offer an app for control, is WiFi (control your lights anywhere with internet access), the duty cycle of the lights has changed (PWM driver) with the new controller. My lights used to strobe a little when shooting video, they are rock solid now and everything is even happier. On top of that, Logan’s support is some of the best customer service I’ve ever received.