Lighting Recommendations

[ReefToad]

Hello all!
In a few weeks I'll be going on vacation and I'll need to get a light that I can set a timer. My current light is just white, blue or off with no timer. It's a 14 gallon cube tank, dimensions 17.5" X 17" X 16.75". The corals in the tank are green star polyps, pink and green splatter hammer, Pulsing Xenia, duncans, toadstool leather and a rose BTA. What lights do you all recommend without breaking the bank? Preferably Bluetooth controlled, but a simple timer switch will do. Also while we're at it, any other advice or tips to ensure my tank stays healthy while I'm away? Thanks in advance!

 

[X-37B]

Get a used 16hd. Great light for that tank. Do you have an ato?

 

[ReefToad]

Get a used 16hd. Great light for that tank. Do you have an ato?

I don't have an ato but I have a glass lid on the tank. There's minimal evaporation over the course of a week but that is something to think about.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

You can also just buy a wifi plug from Amazon for $12, and then you can program the on and off time and control from your phone. My secondary tank is set up like this with the nicrew light.

 

[Spare time]

What price range to be exact?

 

[Spare time]

Do you like more blue or white visuals for the light?

 

[ReefToad]

Do you like more blue or white visuals for the light?

More of a natural white light, but I do enjoy having the option of the blue light. I was hoping not to spend more than $120.

 

[oreo54]

More of a natural white light, but I do enjoy having the option of the blue light. I was hoping not to spend more than $120.

There are a bunch of Chinese lights w/ phone apps.
Approx $80 , 35w max..
Search Amazon.

Cetus 2SS Single 36W Smart LED Reef Light for Coral Marine Saltwater Fish Tank, 3 Channles APP Control, Sunrise Sunset, Dimmable Full Spectrum (SS, Single)

Or 80w $100, phone app accessory extra.

Lominie Full Spectrum Aquarium Light, Adjustable Saltwater Fish Tank Light for Reef, Coral, Nano Aquarium Tank Supports 4 Channels WiFi and Remote Controller (Reef s-120)

$19.

Lominie 4 Channels WiFi Controller for Upgraded F20 S120 P80 S20 P30 (WiFi-4 Channels) Not Applicable to B10 Series

What is your old light?

 

[ReefToad]

There are a bunch of Chinese lights w/ phone apps.
Approx $80 , 35w max..
Search Amazon.

Or 80w $100, phone app accessory extra.

$19.


What is your old light?

It's a coralife soft touch marine light from petco. I'm due for a better light for the corals sake.