Lighting: Led lights, chinese or Evergrow IT5060?

[Sam Kerr]

Hey guys and girls,

Before I pull the trigger (budget is tight.) I'm wanting to know what to choose.

I'd like a Evergrow IT5060 (good size for my tank 3 by 2).

But I am also looking at these chinese leds e.g. MarsAqua etc, I am looking at the WiFi version of these leds with the upgraded fans and 1 power cord.

I've heard good reviews, also looked through the dedicated thread for these lights also the mod ability as they are cheap I don't mind fiddling about with them, unlike the more expensive leds.

I'd like to save money, but I know lighting is important.

I'd save £100+ if I went for the chinese leds (i need 2 blackboxes)

But on the other hand I'd get a nice light and a bit more control?

I'm wanting a mixed reef, starting with LPS and a nem for a few years, before i upgrade the tank.

What would you go for and why?

Any input would be greatly received.

 

[Reefing Madness]

I've got the chinese black box leds, nothing wrong with them, and you set the color and forget it. I don't change up my lighting.

 

[Sam Kerr]

I've got the chinese black box leds, nothing wrong with them, and you set the color and forget it. I don't change up my lighting.

Thank you for the reply.

I'm wanting to try these chinese leds, I'm still a beginner so i think its the better option as i don't really know about 6 channels and all the different tweaking.

Still on the fence though.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yea, its all on what ya want to do with the lighting. Mine is set it and forget it.