Reef lighting

[Clownfishdude29]

What are some good lights for soft corals that are not going to break the bank?

 

[Ksull72487]

What are some good lights for soft corals that are not going to break the bank?

NiCrew HyperReef. So far so good on reviews. And it’ll do more than just soft.

 

[Clownfishdude29]

Ok, have you ever used it? Or is there a different light u use

 

[sfin52]

Do you want t5?

 

[45ZoaGarden]

What size tank?

 

[Clownfishdude29]

A 20 long

 

[Clownfishdude29]

I just want an inexpensive reef light that will grow coral and fit on a 20 long

 

[Uncle99]

A CBB like Visparspectra, about $120 bucks.
It’s cheap and will grow anything up to an including Acros and Maxima clams.

 

[Clownfishdude29]

Is that your tank? If so that looks incredible

 

[Ksull72487]

Ok, have you ever used it? Or is there a different light u use

Have not used it but I use NiCrew products. I know people using that light. That light is cheap. Go with a 50 watt. CurrentUSA has some Good budget friendly reef lights as well. In my 13.5 EVO stock lighting is fine for softies. But to be honest their are some pretty good low priced reef lights out their that’ll support more than softies.

 

[Clownfishdude29]

Is it the pro series p1500?

 

[Ksull72487]

A CBB like Visparspectra, about $120 bucks.
It’s cheap and will grow anything up to an including Acros and Maxima clams.

Also a good choice my LFS uses these lights. They work well. You got options and they’ll be more than fine for softies. You can probably grow a lot more.

 

[Uncle99]

Is that your tank? If so that looks incredible

Yup, thanks, and all with cheap lights that have been running 4 years.

 

[Clownfishdude29]

Would 1 be good for a 20 long?

 

[Ksull72487]

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Would 1 be good for a 20 long?

I think that’s the better light for you. One of my LFS is using those first time I saw them. Awesome! Yeah 1 and I’ll bet you don’t even need full intensity.

 

[Uncle99]

Would 1 be good for a 20 long?

The light itself is 16” long, 8” wide and 2” deep.
Each light will easily cover 24x24x24, comes with a timer, and two channels and a remote.
These lights are made to hang from above and come with a height adjustable hanging kit.
Very well made IMO
Amazon delivered.

Check out this red digi

 

[Clownfishdude29]

Ok thanks!

 

[Ksull72487]

Ok thanks!

You go that route honestly it’s a good light my LFS had a similar setup with a large tank like he does. Using 3 in their frag tank. I’d just do 1 a 20long is 30 inches. So dead in the middle you’ll have 3 inches with less light on each end. Adjust it. Have some dimmer ends isn’t a bad thing. Your low light stuff goes their. Your bright stuff goes in the center. I’ll bet you can do more than just softies for $120. Good bang for buck!

 

[vetteguy53081]

AI Prime,, Ai Hydra 26, Kessil A360we or Vivarspectra LED

 

[Ksull72487]

AI Prime,, Ai Hydra 26, Kessil A360we or Vivarspectra LED

Prime and Hydra and kessil get expensive tho. VIparSpectra is cheapest option. I just saw them in action today at an LFS I went too. I was shocked. Very large frag tanks very good corals. I think one of those bad boys smack in the center at right height is his lowest price option. NiCrew I know isn’t bad either. But he’s gonna get less spread for a 20 long.