40g breeder coral light?

[bgilson]

I have a 40 gallon breeder reef tank. I have got some corals now. I have this current usa light which has worked but I was now looking for something a little better for corals. I have a glass top on the tank. Im not really looking to spend over $300. What would be some good options.

 

[blaxsun]

AI Hydra 32 maybe?

 

[Zach B]

@noopsyche makes some really nice reef lights for the price. I believe they are on sale as well. I run 5 on 2 separate tanks with great results. Best of luck :)

 

[bgilson]

AI Hydra 32 maybe?

Those are $400 plus

 

[StatelineReefer]

Noopsyche k7v3...

Maxspect Jump 65/65 Blue...

Both my go to for that size

 

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Used Kessil?

 

[bgilson]

Noopsyche k7v3...

Maxspect Jump 65/65 Blue...

Both my go to for that size

Does the k7v3 have issues with glass top

 

[StatelineReefer]

Does the k7v3 have issues with glass top

Not especially, but you won't be able to lay it on the top as a mounting method, suspension is the way to go.

 

[Spare time]

I would look at the smatfarm leds. Two of those ran at a moderate to lower intensity would work well. Two noopsyche minis should work too.

 

[oreo54]

I have a 40 gallon breeder reef tank. I have got some corals now. I have this current usa light which has worked but I was now looking for something a little better for corals. I have a glass top on the tank. Im not really looking to spend over $300. What would be some good options.

At your price point best to go w/ the not so premium brands:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/aquaticlife-hm-electronics-core-x-leds.952183/
https://tinyurl.com/2jvwqnx3
https://www.aquariumlightings.com/corex.html

 

[bgilson]

At your price point best to go w/ the not so premium brands:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/aquaticlife-hm-electronics-core-x-leds.952183/
https://tinyurl.com/2jvwqnx3
https://www.aquariumlightings.com/corex.html

For $300 I can try other well known named brands though.

 

[bgilson]

I would look at the smatfarm leds. Two of those ran at a moderate to lower intensity would work well. Two noopsyche minis should work too.

Would I need one or two for a 40g breeder?

 

[HomebroodExotics]

Nicrew hyper reefs, smatfarm, or the nicrew marine strip lights are the budget lights I would reccomend. The current USA lights don't pull as much wattage as the nicrews if I remember correctly and I think they just aren't as good.

 

[bgilson]

Not especially, but you won't be able to lay it on the top as a mounting method, suspension is the way to go.

Is there no tank mount for this one?

 

[oreo54]

For $300 I can try other well known named brands though.

Like what for $300?
Cheapest would be 2 ai primes for well over $400.

 

[Spare time]

Would I need one or two for a 40g breeder?

Two of both would be best. Spread them apart so they are closer to the edges. You shouldn't need to run either at 100% so that means they will last longer. I haven't used the noopsyche though but they have a great reputation here. If you prefer hanging a light, quanta or reef bright pro bars would work well. Two of those could work.

 

[StatelineReefer]

Is there no tank mount for this one?

There is, but you mentioned the glass top, and the aqueon glass top may not have enough space for the factory on-tank mount.

 

[bgilson]

There is, but you mentioned the glass top, and the aqueon glass top may not have enough space for the factory on-tank mount.

Ok and you just hang it 12” away from the top of glass?

 

[blaxsun]

Those are $400 plus

A used Hydra 32...?

 

[StatelineReefer]

Ok and you just hang it 12” away from the top of glass?

I'm fond of 14" so I don't whack the light doing water changes... as long as coverage is good, height is where you grow coral fastest.