Best budget lights For 160 gallon mixed reef?

[AshtonKraemer28]

I have a 160 gallon tank 72Dx28Hx18W and was wondering the best budget lighting for a mixed reef?

 

[bradreef]

You will get this answer typically. 3 noopsych k7 or 3 smatfarm g5s.

 

[Wasabiroot]

I would add Quanta Pros are a great option. Can't ramp but they have great coverage and their price for the build quality is excellent, with a lot of spectrum options.

 

[OrlandoAIOReef]

I would add Quanta Pros are a great option. Can't ramp but they have great coverage and their price for the build quality is excellent, with a lot of spectrum options.

Which would you recommend? Looks like 1 ab & 2 pro blues

 

[alann]

You will get this answer typically. 3 noopsych k7 or 3 smatfarm g5s.

+vouch for the noopsyches

 

[OrlandoAIOReef]

Which would you recommend? Looks like 1 ab & 2 pro blues

And how are they vs reef brites?

 

[Wasabiroot]

Which would you recommend? Looks like 1 ab & 2 pro blues

If you look on their website it gives some color combo suggestions. I'm sure @Lousybreed could help.

 

[Bruttall]

very solid and powerful budget friendly light is ViparSpectra. I run a pair of 165watt flanking a 300watt on my 8 foot tank. Blues at 80% and whites at 10% in 27 inches of water depth, mounted 20 inches above water line.