I’m ready to buy lighting

[trentj3232]

I’m starting a 93 gallon reef tank. It’s a 30x30x25. This is my 2 I have narrowed down to. Which one should I go with?

 

[exnisstech]

Welcome aboard, fellow ohioian here
Maybe take a look at noopsyche k7 pro. They are similar priced as the Amazon one posted and grow coral great. I run them over the tank in my aquarium showcase if you want take a look. @Zach B is the US rep for them. I think mine have been running almost 2 years now with no issues.

 

[shakacuz]

SMATFARM led from amazon + 2-4 aliexpress populargrow LED bars would be my recomendation. or nooppsyche lights.

those fluval lights wont help much with coral.

 

[trentj3232]

Welcome aboard, fellow ohioian here
Maybe take a look at noopsyche k7 pro. They are similar priced as the Amazon one posted and grow coral great. I run them over the tank in my aquarium showcase if you want take a look. @Zach B is the US rep for them. I think mine have been running almost 2 years now with no issues.

Do you think I should get 2 or would 1 work with my dimensions ?

 

[exnisstech]

Do you think I should get 2 or would 1 work with my dimensions ?

One might work but I would recommend 2 if you are going to have livestock that need higher light like SPS or clams. I'm running six over my tank 72x24x24" but mine are only 7 inches off the water so I can't get the spread that I could if they were higher. My canopy doesn't allow me to raise them. Also I want to keep clams so with six I can get 300 par on the bottom for my clams not something everyone needs

 

[Cell]

What are you planning on stocking, coral-wise and what is your budget?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I would get neither of the 2, listen to the other suggestions. Don't cheap out on lights, it will just lead to disappointing results.

 

[Jekyl]

Agree with above. Lighting is not the place to skimp if you want to keep coral.

 

[DanyL]

You’ve got some great advice and suggestions here, they’re on point.

Lighting is something I’d invest the time properly researching, regardless of the budget.

 

[Jekyl]

Keep in mind also that you don't even need lights until you actually have coral. Given recommendations that gives you 2 or 3 months before even softies are recommended.