FOWLR Lighting

[BillB83]

Gang,

I need some lighting for my 4x2 120 tank. Ideally i would just get 2 AI primes but im trying to see if there are any cheaper options.

Tank has a center brace

Thanks in advance

 

[fishywishy]

If its just a Fowler i would just get something really cheap like a couple of nicrew strip lights.

 

[FUNGI]

I would just get some T5's.......

 

[FUNGI]

$90.00 at HD. hang over tank or make a nice canopy for it....

 

[BillB83]

I would just get some T5's.......

yeah i thought about this get some of those kz daylight bulbs

 

[piranhaman00]

T5 for FO is ridiculous, waste of power.

Anything brand name (AI) is also a waste of money.

There are many cheap LEDs online that would work great. SMATFARM comes to mind.

 

[mjszos]

Literally any light that suits the aesthetic of the space you're putting it in. Fish don't need anything fancy :)

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I've even used a light from home depot for fish only. I would never recommend 2 primes plus the mounts, that is extravagant money on any tank, there are way better way cheaper options..... If you really want a reef light, go for the 200 watt nicrew or 2 x 150 watts. Or look at freshwater lights, those are way cheaper than reef lights.

 

[Ks4726]

T5 for FO is ridiculous, waste of power.

Anything brand name (AI) is also a waste of money.

There are many cheap LEDs online that would work great. SMATFARM comes to mind.

Yeah smatfarm is a great choice hint hint hint

New Jersey - Pennsylvania - Lighting - Dry Goods - Smatfarm led

I've got 4 of these that are about 18 months old. I had them on a fowler so they were used pretty much only when I was home. They only come with the mounting screws, sorry I still needed the brackets with my upgrade. Shipping at buyers expense $100 each.

www.reef2reef.com

 

[oreo54]

If its just a Fowler i would just get something really cheap like a couple of nicrew strip lights.

Yea lots of inexpensive lights for a tank with no photosynthesis needs

But you need to define your needs/ wants
You can have no programming, limited programming or full programming.
And full color control or limited color control.

For under $200 you can get 100watts of limited programming but a " designer" type light .. ;)
Note doesn't fit rimmed tabs w out modifications.
Very limited color and timing settings.
About 14 reviews on Amazon but they don't have the discount afaict
HG-107.

hygger Saltwater Aquarium Light - hygger

Saltwater aquarium lights are properly matched to make the saltwater aquarium healthy and beautiful, and meet the lighting needs of different corals and fish.

www.hygger-online.com

Interesting enough it has a 2 yr warranty.

Btw Hyggers aren't known for "easy" programming usually.
69.99 x 2 = 139.98
And a bonus 12% off for 2.
$123.18...
T5ho hort. Fixture w some reef bulbs would be around $180 ish but 2x the wattage. 216 watts
Amazon product ASIN B007FGE6C0
Weekaqua may also have something similar.