What led lights are best for a 28 gallon tank?

[Sea J]

what led full spectrum lights are the best for a 28 gallon tank ...I am new to this hobby and trying to get the best bang for my buck.also what is the best wattage for a 28 gallon tank.

 

[Sea J]

This is what my new tank looks like now.. I'm gonna have a before and after pics..

 

[Adkins]

Looks great! I have a Reef Breeders 120 Value LED over mine and couldn't be happier for the price.

I have good color and growth.

 

[Sea J]

I'm going to check that out is it best to have full spectrum all color For coral growth?

 

[racin2438]

Depending on your price limit. ..

A KESSEL A350W

RADION. XR15 pro

Maxspec. RAZOR

ATI t5 fixture.

 

[Sea J]

Thanks..I needed a list..

 

[Adkins]

I'm going to check that out is it best to have full spectrum all color For coral growth?

I'm sure that is a very debatable topic. I have seen SPS thrive under just Blue and Cool White. I have also seen similar results under a Radion.

 

[Yachtguy]

Check out AI Hydra 52 with Director. full control spectrum got it on 30 gal all in one

 

[Adkins]

Check out AI Hydra 52 with Director. full control spectrum got it on 30 gal all in one

I'd love to have one...but ouch on the pricing lol. Maybe I'll look for a used one in a few years.

 

[Smells Fishy]

I'm actually using the same as Adkins.Reef breeders value led pendant. Good price , and dimmable.

 

[LetItReef]

Current Orbit Marine LED

 

[Adkins]

I'm actually using the same as Adkins.Reef breeders value led pendant. Good price , and dimmable.

Would you mind sharing details of your setup? Power, height of water, etc.

 

[ebulldog]

Not sure what you are looking to spend, but we have the same tank and I think I am going with the ReefBreeders Photon 16" light. It has the dimming feature and programmable for the sunrise/sunset feature. Plus the have a download page you can download a lighting schedule for introducing the lights to a tank that is new to LED's. There is also the Ocean Revive light which almost looks the same. There are a lot a videos on youtube to give you some sort of an idea of the way the lights work and a pretty good idea of what they will look like. Kind of hard to get a good quality video on youtube but at least its something.

 

[Sea J]

I'm looking to keep it around $300. And I'm trying to just get some names of good quality lights so when I go in to the fish store I know what to look for. I am going tonight to purchase something.

 

[ebulldog]

Unless you have a real good LFS, you can probably get more for your money online.

I'm looking to keep it around $300. And I'm trying to just get some names of good quality lights so when I go in to the fish store I know what to look for. I am going tonight to purchase something.

 

[Sea J]

I went with a Chinese light that I bought for 250...I asked what was the name but they didn't know I'm going to post a pic pretty soon but it looks nice and bright

 

[Sea J]

180 watts

 

[NanaReefer]

IMO best bang for your $$$ http://reefradiance.com/dm-165m.html

 

[Sea J]

I looked at that but I didn't want to wait for shipping I'm too impatient of a person...lol

 

[Sea J]

botH blue and full spectrum Led lights...