New fella here. Thanks for having me!

chad fenner · Oct 4, 2016

So I recently got back into saltwater because I couldn't pass on deal I found just down the street. 40 gallon setup and running for 150 bucks. The lighting was not up to part whatsoever bit heading out today to find something nice. Probably led of some sort. All I have going in the tank is some live rock and a mated pair of clowns. Don't want to move to quickly until I get it rolling the way I like. First step is the light. Any advice or anything you're trying to sell that may benefit me please let me know. Thanks again!

jsker · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome to R2R Chad.
I like LED's and I would not go cheap. There are a lot of options out there. What one looks for is spectrum, adjustability, ramping ability. The upper end lights usually have an app to make these adjustments. For the future make sure the light interface with a controler.

helen ann · Oct 4, 2016

Hello Chad!!!

dbl · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome to R2R Chad and back to the salty side.

chad fenner · Oct 4, 2016

jsker said:
Welcome to R2R Chad.
I like LED's and I would not go cheap. There are a lot of options out there. What one looks for is spectrum, adjustability, ramping ability. The upper end lights usually have an app to make these adjustments. For the future make sure the light interface with a controler.

I'm hoping to head out to a local place here in knoxville. Maybe the aquarium will have something along those lines. Looking to spend hopefully 2-250 for something to fit my needs.

chad fenner · Oct 4, 2016

jsker said:
Welcome to R2R Chad.
I like LED's and I would not go cheap. There are a lot of options out there. What one looks for is spectrum, adjustability, ramping ability. The upper end lights usually have an app to make these adjustments. For the future make sure the light interface with a controler.

I found an aquaticlife t247 that I've heard mixed reviews on. There's just so many options out there!

KJ · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome to R2R Chad

Chads_Coral_Collection · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome! From another chad!

chad fenner · Oct 4, 2016

Chads_Coral_Collection said:
Welcome! From another chad!

Nice! Thank you!

melypr1985 · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome to R2R! It's great to have you here! I have, and love my LEDs. But I also loved my T5's when I had them. I had a combo unit with T5s and Blue leds and couldn't give up the shimmer and color. It was my favorite fixture, but it was too big, bulky and hot. Went all LED after that. Good luck!

Tahoe61 · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome

kschweer · Oct 4, 2016

Welcome to R2R!!!

jsker · Oct 4, 2016

chad fenner said:
I found an aquaticlife t247 that I've heard mixed reviews on. There's just so many options out there!

About 2.5 stars on Amazon. What are you looking to have in your system?

blank · Oct 4, 2016

If it was me, I would probably not cheap out and get myself 2 smaller fixtures like 2 ai primes. You could probably get used ones with mounts for as low as 150? 170 on here. Save 50+ more dollars?

if you do want to go with the blackboxes, I believe most prefer the sbreef lights! The 32 basic will have all your basic needs without all the extras but for 50 dollars more I think it comes with timers and even ramping? Not 100% sure

but good luck and welcome!