reef lighing

I have : 4 Dalua X4 in boxes, cleaned, still warranty remaining. $580 shipped CONUS (EACH) 2 48'' Vitamini Strips $200 each 4 Tank Mounts $80 each 2 Vitamini Mounts $25 each

It’s almost 2026, and reef lighting has come a long way. You’re starting a brand-new mixed reef build (not your first tank). Tank size: 48” × 24” × 21” What lighting would you run and why?

I have 4 AI prime 16hd reed black and 4 flex arm mounts that I’m looking to sell. I upgraded to more powerful lights. All lights work fine. I replaced the lenses in all four lights. Have 4 spare lenses and 1 spare fan as well. They were used around 3 years. I’m looking to get 400 total for all...

Sooo I believe my lights are coming on backwards . Ramps up blue and at the end of the day ramps down yellow/whites ? Just purchased the “Cetus 2ss Twins” by “HM electronics” About a month ago, they have an easy mode where you can set it to Hawaii, Great Barrier Reef, etc.. but the days are...

Hello All! I have a 40g tank mainly with LPS & a Nem right now. I currently have a Fluval Marine 3.0 light in there that I have no problems with, but I am ready to upgrade my light! I have my eyes on the AI Prime 16h & the AI Blade Grow/Glow but I am open to options. I really just want opinions...

I have the Fluval Flex 32.5, and I have been struggling to find what light to buy for an LPS and Soft coral tank. I’m on a budget of $1,400, which seams like a lot at first, but I keep forgetting that fish and coral are expensive. The light I landed on is the NICREW 150W Aquarium LED Reef Light...

I recently had the good fortune of getting a great second hand tank with some Blackbox lights. For the most part, tank setup went great and the lights worked well. I am new to the hobby so I had no idea how far lighting has come over the past few years, or what to expect. Nonetheless, The blue...

Hi All! I recently bought a new AI Prime 16HD as an upgrade over the stock lights/hood for my Biocube32. Need some help on a proper program to run.. Currently I'm running the AB+ @ 70% acclimation. My Clove Polyps went from eight nice heads, down to three. My GSP is seemingly bleaching, even...

Hello, this is my first time posting on here. I am looking into upgrading my existing lighting on my Waterbox 20 gallon cube. I am currently running a old outdated LED fixture with a single supplemental actinic T5 bulb. I was thinking about a radion xr15 gen 4 pro, but it might be overkill. I...