Need help choosing lighting first reef tank

[Allnewtosaltwater]

Hey all I have a 65 gallon tall aquarium it’s 36 inch long by 18 wide by 24 deep need some suggestions on lights for coral and all around reef light. I appreciate it

 

[SnazzyUrchin792]

I would go with either AI Prime or Red Sea ReefLed. Red Sea is cheaper, but AI has more color channels. For both, you would need two units.

 

[Doctorgori]

I would go with either AI Prime or Red Sea ReefLed. Red Sea is cheaper, but AI has more color channels. For both, you would need two units.

I own both Red Sea and AI (SOL and Prime) … TBH the SOL are just fine if you don’t need the extra channels…
I got my red sea light before they got skimpy with the mounts which cost extra now…
both units are good lights with App nod going to AI ..”ReefBeat” is goofy IMO

 

[steveschuerger]

I have a ReefBreeders 32” for my 35” long shallow 60. I really like it , strong lights, plenty adjustable especially the pro version with Bluetooth. They are a little pricey tho.

 

[Aaron75]

2 Noopsyche K7 Pro's. On sale right now as well.

 

[Allnewtosaltwater]

2 Noopsyche K7 Pro's. On sale right now as well.

I saw these in another thread it would be good enough for how deep my tank is? They are 21 inches long and my tank is 36 inches. And 24 deep

 

[Allnewtosaltwater]

I would go with either AI Prime or Red Sea ReefLed. Red Sea is cheaper, but AI has more color channels. For both, you would need two units.

2 of them would be good enough for a 24 inch deep tank and 3 feet long?

 

[SnazzyUrchin792]

They advertise a 24”x24”x24” coverage, they are fine for that deep and I’d say they have a 18”W x 18”L spread.

 

[Rex150]

Hey all I have a 65 gallon tall aquarium it’s 36 inch long by 18 wide by 24 deep need some suggestions on lights for coral and all around reef light. I appreciate it

Personally, I find that t5 fixtures work well for growing many different types of coral if you are willing to have a big fixture.

 

[Rex150]

Hey all I have a 65 gallon tall aquarium it’s 36 inch long by 18 wide by 24 deep need some suggestions on lights for coral and all around reef light. I appreciate it

Also, I hear ai blades are great although I personally do not own one.

 

[Allnewtosaltwater]

They advertise a 24”x24”x24” coverage, they are fine for that deep and I’d say they have a 18”W x 18”L spread.

Would you get 2ai prime for $250 each or 2 of the k7 pro iii with included bracket for $185 for a first reef owner I haven’t set up the tank yet just trying to get everything put together

 

[Allnewtosaltwater]

I have a ReefBreeders 32” for my 35” long shallow 60. I really like it , strong lights, plenty adjustable especially the pro version with Bluetooth. They are a little pricey tho.

Would you go with 2 ai prime or 2 k7 pro 3?

 

[Aaron75]

Would you get 2ai prime for $250 each or 2 of the k7 pro iii with included bracket for $185 for a first reef owner I haven’t set up the tank yet just trying to get everything put together

2 K7 hands down. If you use the current sale and I think promo code "R2R" you can knock it down to like $350 out the door I believe.

 

[JoJosReef]

Second the two Noops. That is way more wattage than two AI Primes and great spectrum. AI has great spectrum too, but I would think Primes would be a bit under powered for that tank. For ref, I had one prime and 2 Noopsyche Minis over a 3ft length x 1ft tall tank and opted for a third Noopsyche mini instead.

 

[Allnewtosaltwater]

2 K7 hands down. If you use the current sale and I think promo code "R2R" you can knock it down to like $350 out the door I believe.

Sweet I’ll be ordering that asap these initial costs are hitting different than a freshwater lol