Need recommendations on a good light to get!

[Tayreef93]

Hello my tank is a ULM 60u so its 24by14by14 inches. I really only have a budget of 200 for a good reef light for this tank. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a good light that would cover this tank and make my corals look really nice like the ecotech radeons or the aqua illumination ones. The corals im wanting to take care of are lps coral with maybe some sps on the top of my rock structure about a year or so down the line. I just want to find a good light that i wont end up having to replace in the future. Ive made up my mind to make tgis an lps dominant reef but like i stated i would like to try to easier sps when the tank reaches one year old. Thanks in advance. Id love to see any pictures if you have any with the light you recommend!

 

[exnisstech]

Noop psyche? Just over $200 with a bracket. I have no experience with the light but have read good things about them.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ai Prime
Noopschyche
Kessil A160 or A360

 

[FurrierTransform]

wait for this to go on sale; I just got one for $99. https://hamiltontechnology.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=17_70_72&product_id=52

 

[Kylesreeftank]

Honestly the Nicrew or Smatfarm
whatever lights are pretty incredible value for the money. I run their hyperreef on my 29g and love it, but features are limited so if that's not your style then It's probably worth taking a look at other light sources.

If I had unlimited money I'd buy the Quanta reef lights and leave it at that. If I was building a cube I'd love more towards something like a box light since they cover a wide area and don't leave as many shadows as say, a circular light might.

Just my two cents. Under $200, I'd do china lights and then upgrade down the road. Or find something from a local reefer that you trust.

 

[sfin52]

One noop will be good. If you want t5ho hydroplanet had decent ones and you will be at 150-200 that includes ordering new bulbs.

 

[Bpb]

Honestly. Most lights can make your tank look fantastic. The difference between most lights is not huge. It’s tank health and water chemistry that will get the corals looking as good as they can. The light just illuminates them and most modern leds are tuned so similarly, the differences will be small.