Going bigger

[Relax4]

I’m going from a 40 gal to 80 gal reef with fish . Trying to pick out lighting but really on a budget $1000 lights are out of the question. Looking to spend more around $200 to $300. I have softies and fish . More I read about lights , more I’m confused . I am very new to this . Was looking at these . What do you think , or better suggestions.

 

[Spare time]

I would consider ocean revive lights. I have them and they work really well and are not too expensive at 179. I know people who have used those mars lights before and have had success.

 

[Relax4]

So here’s my issue . Opening on both is 8x15. Looked at revive , of course bigger than hole . If light would pass through acrylic ...

 

[cvrle1]

Mars Aqua unit that you listed above is good no nonses one. A lot of people used them without issues. Look into Viparspectra 165W unit as well. Very similar to MA, but it has timers.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/viparspectra-165watt-anyone-using-these.317612/
While some lights do come with mounting brackets, you wouldnt be able to use them due to the brace on the top. I had same issue with my tank, and built a mount out of aluminum square tubing.

Some ideas on what that would look like: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2622878

 

[Relax4]

Mars Aqua unit that you listed above is good no nonses one. A lot of people used them without issues. Look into Viparspectra 165W unit as well. Very similar to MA, but it has timers.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/viparspectra-165watt-anyone-using-these.317612/
While some lights do come with mounting brackets, you wouldnt be able to use them due to the brace on the top. I had same issue with my tank, and built a mount out of aluminum square tubing.

Some ideas on what that would look like: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2622878

Nice ! Thank you.