What lights to get

[KennyG]

Hey everyone. I have this empty 20 gallon breader I would like to turn into a frag tank. So the question I need answered is what types of lights should I get that will give good color and wont break the bank!

Thanks!

 

[Mr. E Wrasse]

I have a 90w exotic sun LED system for my 29 and its great! I get amazing growth on all corals and it really brings out the color much more than my old halide. It was 350 which is relatively cheap for LEDs but im not sure what limit you have thats considered breaking the bank!

 

[Reefing Madness]

150w HQI 20k

 

[KennyG]

I have a 90w exotic sun LED system for my 29 and its great! I get amazing growth on all corals and it really brings out the color much more than my old halide. It was 350 which is relatively cheap for LEDs but im not sure what limit you have thats considered breaking the bank!

Your leds cost 350? I got leds with a internal clock that changes the lights intensity based on the time of day for $300 and they are strong enough for my 40. I guess i should just get another one for the 20 then.

 

[Mr. E Wrasse]

Your leds cost 350? I got leds with a internal clock that changes the lights intensity based on the time of day for $300 and they are strong enough for my 40. I guess i should just get another one for the 20 then.

Yeah lol unfortunately I got them 2 years ago and these were higher end and since LEDs were still relatively new at that time I didnt get the best price

 

[KennyG]

Yeah lol unfortunately I got them 2 years ago and these were higher end and since LEDs were still relatively new at that time I didnt get the best price

Ohh I got ya. Makes sence.