Lights for 48in tank

[Dev795]

Looking for some lights to cover a 48in tank
On a budget
Let me know if anyone is willing to help out!!
Located in SoCal near Temecula

 

[Gungo]

First thing you should have in mind is what are you trying to keep on the 48 inch tank.

If I were looking for lighting a tank today I would go with hydras 26 HD. They're on sale, small footprint and yet powerful.

 

[Dev795]

First thing you should have in mind is what are you trying to keep on the 48 inch tank.

If I were looking for lighting a tank today I would go with hydras 26 HD. They're on sale, small footprint and yet powerful.

Still learning everything, i would like to start off with some lps as iv heard there a bit easier to learn with eventually would like sps, and some nems, would like some movement in the tank as that’s what my kids and wife love

 

[Dev795]

How many hydra 26’s would i need? Still trying to figure out light spread on different lights for what my end goal will be

 

[Gungo]

Can you tell me the dimensions? 48 x ? x ?

 

[SwiftStorm]

I'm using 2 xr15s. Doesn't cover entire tank fit sps, but it does cover enough for my mixed reef.

 

[Dev795]

Can you tell me the dimensions? 48 x ? x ?

48width 24 height and 18 depth

 

[Tom Blevins]

Indiana - Kentucky - SOLD !!

Selling my Photon V2+ by Reef Breeders. Used for 6 months or so. Completely, 100% rebuilt by Logan at Reef Breeders 2-3 months ago after going for a swim in my tank. Only selling because I went back to Radium halides, T5s, and RB Lumen Bars supplementals (pic below). $550 shipped (Lumen Bars...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[joseserrano]

I have a 48” 12 bulb t5 light. 8 bulbs are working, other 4 turn on and off randomly probably a loose wire or ballast