Inexpensive lights recommendation

[Thorne19]

Hello all, I am new to the hobby and looking for recommendations. I have a tank that measures 36x20 and is 22 tall. I am looking to grow soft corals and possibly hard later on down the road. I am looking to see what lights are best for cheap. I am looking to spend 200-300 dollars US. I know this is less than ideal but wanted to see if anyone else has had good success with cheaper lights and a similar size tank. Thank you!

 

[tzabor10]

Try a used light. Marketplace usually has something

 

[ieatbugman]

I personally like smatfarm lights, it does depend on how deep your tank is though. And how much money you are ready to shell out

 

[ieatbugman]

Also welcome

 

[shakacuz]

smarfarm
aliexpress led bar
noopsyche
vipar spectra

some good black box/off brand lights in no particular order. the noops are probably the better ones off this list

 

[Bj’s Reef]

Noopsyche has worked for me. I have three that have run for six years without any problems.

 

[exnisstech]

Noopsyche for great budget lights. Been running six K7s over the tank in my showcase for a bit over a year