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Nu2reef · Feb 1, 2021

S.Pepper said:
Welcome to R2R, Nu2reef. If I were new to this hobby, the first place i would start is with BRS' 52 weeks of reefing. Here's week 1 (you can find the entire playlist on utube; videos 19-23 cover lighting):

I have started to watch those. Got to about episode 14

fishguy242 · Feb 1, 2021

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun..

lelandmarine · Feb 1, 2021

WELCOME!
Here are some resources you may like

If you like to read

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If you prefer video’s. First is “52 weeks of reefing” (lots of info but long and things have changed since it was made). Second video series is “5 minute guide”, shorter, good info

Jimbhoy13 · Feb 1, 2021

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Ippyroy · Feb 1, 2021

Welcome to R2R!

BranchingHammer · Feb 1, 2021

Nu2reef said:
Most of what I have been looking at is LED, however most of those don't give an average max depth. The only ones I saw that did were the Redsea 160s. Lighting is key for sure but I can see spending 600 a light.

You might consider the reefbreeders photon 48 V2+. You might also be able to get away with the photon 32 V2+. You could also add a T5 hybrid fixture to it to increase par and spread. Maybe @Reef Breeders can make a recommendation as to what is best for your specific tank.

It all depends on what types of corals you are planning to keep, and what your aquascape will look like. I would recommend lighting sufficient for corals all the way up to SPS. Just because someone only wants soft corals when they start up the tank doesn't necessarily mean that they will only have soft corals in the future. So I would say: plan to easily have sufficient lighting for the most light-demanding corals, and you will be fine, as you can always turn down LEDs as needed. Your taste regarding corals will most likely change as you keep a reef tank. If you already have enough light for SPS, when the SPS bug bites you, you will be ready.

Just my $0.02 based off of my own experience with the SPS bug

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dropoff729 · Feb 1, 2021

Nu2reef said:
I looked at those, would probably need 2-3 for the tank

Nu2reef said:
I looked at those, would probably need 2-3 for the tank size.

The xr15 g5 has a spread of 24x24 and the 30 g5 is 32x32 I believe. The only thing is getting the light to floor, but shouldn’t be a issue.

revhtree · Feb 1, 2021

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

BaysEndReef · Feb 1, 2021

Bepis · Feb 1, 2021

2 kessils a360x or 2 radions Xr15 should do the trick. Additionally later you can always get a third once the sps has grown in

Salty Rambler · Feb 1, 2021

Welcome to R2R! You've come to the right place to ask all of your questions.

Jeffcb · Feb 1, 2021

Welcome!

Macbalacano · Feb 1, 2021

Nu2reef said:
Hello!! I am new to forums and the reef hobby. I have lots of questions and don't know where to start.

Welcome!

ShepherdReefer · Feb 3, 2021

Hello and welcome to the channel. You can find just about any answer you need on R2R.

MichaelReefer · Feb 3, 2021

Watch this series

G Santana · Feb 3, 2021

Welcome aboard

KingTideCorals · Feb 4, 2021

Welcome to the world of saltwater, better yet welcome to the world of Reef2Reef! Ree2Reef is the worlds largest saltwater aquarium online platform and an amazing place to dive deep into information and reach out to people in the hobby that could possibly answer your questions!

Another great site to find dedicated reefers is on YouTube! I myself have started to grow my own channel in this past year and have had a lot of fun doing it! My channel could help you out in your introduction to the hobby, and honestly you could pick up some tips and tricks along the way! Hope you get a chance to check it out, and once again welcome to R2R!