New to the hobby

Lobot · May 14, 2020

Hi all, very excited to start my first saltwater fish only tank. I have a 55 gal and have everything except a filter and light. I was thinking a HOB Aquaclear 110 for the filter and i would appreciate any info on inexpensive lights, preferably with a timer either included or as an add on.

Billldg · May 14, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Crabs McJones · May 14, 2020

Welcome to R2R!
Did you have a preference on lighting as far as LED, T5?

vetteguy53081 · May 14, 2020

TexAgReefer · May 14, 2020

Howdy and welcome to R2R!

vetteguy53081 · May 14, 2020

Aquaclear on a 55g will be innefective as its rated for a smaller tank. I would look at Penguin 550 or similar double chamber unit and one that has a bio wheel or room to add chenipure and other media

Retro Reefer · May 14, 2020

AcroNem · May 14, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You're going to get a ton of different answers on lighting. But at this point you can't really go wrong, LED, T5 with good bulbs(ATI), hybrid, Halide, they're all great options. But I'd say don't run halide on a 55g. I've done it.

Lobot · May 14, 2020

Crabs McJones said:
Welcome to R2R!
Did you have a preference on lighting as far as LED, T5?

LED

also, hello to all.

Dr. Phil · May 14, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Fred2482 · May 14, 2020

Welcome!

Ippyroy · May 14, 2020

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Chrisfish · May 14, 2020

Welcome to R2R

KJ · May 14, 2020

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Peace River · May 14, 2020

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DeniseAndy · May 14, 2020

If you are fish only and do not plan on corals, go for a nice little led that is plug and play from phone. I have these cheap fixtures and they put out good light in lots of colors: Aquatic Life Reno WiFi RGBW LED Aquarium Light Fixtures with Phone App

SaltyCupcake · May 14, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

windemerejack · May 14, 2020

Hi and welcome from the UK. Very friendly and knowledgeable folk on here, you will love it.
Stay safe

Twins Dragonz · May 14, 2020

Welcome to R2R family. You have found the best of the best site to ask any question about your reefing. Stay safe and reef on.

Olefreebe · May 14, 2020

Welcome to reef2reef. sounds like you're well on your way to a good setup. You should find good people and plenty of great information here.
As far as a suggestion on LED lighting I believe inexpensive is a relative term to your current situation. If you would have asked me five years ago, my inexpensive would have been a lot different than it is today. I went with the AI Prime and I feel like to me it was an inexpensive option with great quality.