Light for 60g Cube

[chrispyness]

Hello,

Any recommendations on a light that won’t break the bank but will be sufficient to grow corals in a 60g cube?

Are knock off lights worth looking into?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

There are lots of good quality lower budget lights, Nicrew and Popbloom are 2 that I currently use. Smatfarm and Vivarspectra are other options. There are others but I can't think of them all, others will have comments. Personally I would put a 200 watt nicrew on that tank if it were me. Good luck.

 

[Baldyreef]

IMO I would also go with a 200w nicrew, I use them and they’re great budget lights and my coral grow very nicely under them

 

[UK-Reefer]

Perfect match, a Noopsyche V4 Pro IV. The whole kit is $139 and it has proven itself to be up there with the big brands for output.

Yes, some delivery issues mainly but the light certainly punches above its price tag I understand from what ive read so bought one. Far from setup, fishless cycle, and light not even played with yet but just switched it on for a pic with about 5% power. Tank is 24" x 24" × 24", no spill and covers the area well I think.

 

[Peer.Boerner]

Super helpful info. Many thanks. Question about Nicrew and Noopsyche - I understand they’ll make coral grow but what about the visual appeal? Do they minimize shadows? Can the spectrum be adjusted for less blue and more sunlight-type coloration. Very curious.