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[GenericReefer]

For my 10g soft coral only tank, what are some good, budget friendly lights? Thought about getting an Orbit Marine 18", but reading reviews, people either like it or hate it. So what should I do? Nothing more than around a $100, for budget restraints. I can upgrade in a few years, though.

 

[aKlevans]

I think that the orbit marine will be fine for that size tank, especially for only soft corals.

Just for reference, here is a PAR sheet for the orbit marine:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Orbit-PAR-Measurements-1.pdf

 

[Phillyd1990]

I put a kessil tuna A80 on my sons neuvo 10. I keep zoas in there and they all do amazing. Its $130 so a little more but worth it.

 

[LetItReef]

Check this out:

https://www.amazon.com/Hipargero-To...qid=1507676594&sr=8-5&keywords=led+reef+light

 

[newfishkeeper88]

Orbit marine or a kessil 160. Thing with lights is you can take them along with you when you upgrade if you do it right the first time

 

[GenericReefer]

So the Orbit Marine will do fine? How would the light do long term?

 

[aKlevans]

So the Orbit Marine will do fine? How would the light do long term?

I would think so.

 

[nfrench2100]

I have 24” Orbit Marine Pro over my 30g Half-Moon and I love them! I paid $160 for the lights and the arm mount. I would highly recommend this fixture.

Edit: Bought through Amazon Prime

 

[McArcher]

The 18" Orbit Marine IC is a good budget light for a 10 gallon tank with lower light corals. You can pick up an extra strip to double the light for less than $100. First pic is my 10 gallon with the same light back in March. The second pic is the same tank three months later.