Lighting Question

[AlaninVA]

I’m possibly opening a can of worms here, but a question:

I am setting up a 40 gallon breeder. Hope to have soft corals. What light (short of a small star) should I get? To complicate things, hanging light from ceiling is not an option- must attach to tank or possibly wall. I look at BRS & TSA and there are many expensive options, but maybe these are not needed for soft corals? Amazon is much cheaper, but I suspect that you get what you pay for. Suggestions?

 

[lapin]

Soft Coral Lighting

I am back, but now I have changed from SPS because I found leather corals that look identical to SPS (For me at least) Now I need the best lights for a soft coral tank that has a bubble tip and will have a clam or two and the light needs a shimmer, also my tank is eurobraced and I have no...

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[TX_REEF]

For soft corals, intensity is not a big concern, you just want something with a solid spectrum that's easy to control. These are options I would recommend you check out, which I have seen others use with success. These are also powerful enough to grow stony corals as well in the future if you so wish, without breaking the bank. There are plenty of other "fancier" options that I can also recommend if you wish, depending on your budget.

NooPsyche K7 PRO IV Full Set Reef Aquarium LED Coral Light

NP K7 PRO Aquarium LED Coral Light. Better spectrum out / Excellent Growth / Feed Almost all the of the SPS/LPS coral in one reef tank isn't a dream especially red coral / Natural perfect mixing and Shimmer / Superior Color Mixing / The best mixing spectrum technology / Affordable price Best LED...

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[AlaninVA]

Thank you

 

[Johnd651]

I run nicrews on a mixed reef. Attach to tank, bracket included.

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

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[Mr. Mojo Rising]

IMO any led light of at least 100-150 watts would work. I also like nicrew brand

 

[AlaninVA]

Thank you

 

[AlaninVA]

I run nicrews on a mixed reef. Attach to tank, bracket included.

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

amzn.to

Thanks

 

[D.WhiteShark]

Quanta Helix

Includes mounting brackets and hanging kit. NOTE: This light is air-cooled and is not designed for unventilated enclosed canopies. Please refer to warranty for more information.

www.quanta-lights.com

You can email these guys and the owner will get right back to you. Tell him your plan and he can set you up with the right setup. Customer service is awesome. lights are awesome, build quality is awesome they come with good mount options and price is very reasonable. I just bought another set for my second tank.

 

[AlaninVA]

Thank you

 

[AlaninVA]

I run nicrews on a mixed reef. Attach to tank, bracket included.

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

amzn.to

Thanks

 

[AlaninVA]

I run nicrews on a mixed reef. Attach to tank, bracket included.

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

amzn.to

Thanks

 

[AlaninVA]

IMO any led light of at least 100-150 watts would work. I also like nicrew brand

Thanks

 

[AlaninVA]

I run nicrews on a mixed reef. Attach to tank, bracket included.

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : NICREW HyperReef 100 Gen 2 Reef LED Light, 100W Reef Aquarium Lighting for SPS LPS Corals and Saltwater Fish Tanks, Enhanced Violet and Blue Spectrum, Wide Angle Lens, 5 Channels Fully Programmable : Pet Supplies

amzn.to

Thanks

 

[AlaninVA]

Quanta Helix

Includes mounting brackets and hanging kit. NOTE: This light is air-cooled and is not designed for unventilated enclosed canopies. Please refer to warranty for more information.

www.quanta-lights.com

You can email these guys and the owner will get right back to you. Tell him your plan and he can set you up with the right setup. Customer service is awesome. lights are awesome, build quality is awesome they come with good mount options and price is very reasonable. I just bought another set for my second tank.

Thanks

 

[AlaninVA]

IMO any led light of at least 100-150 watts would work. I also like nicrew brand

Thanks