Lighting

[sheeb]

what’s the best (cheap) light for BTAs and just in general All types or coral? I am running a 16W 1383 Im 14000k 31 led light, it’s a fluval light. It’s a temporary tank for these btas but I’m looking to upgrade the light in general. What do you guys think? Please give a link// anything works! Thanks!

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Oddysea 4 bulb 24"
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[sheeb]

Oddysea 4 bulb 24"
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Link?

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Odyssea T5 Quad Aquarium Fish Light HO LED White Blue Marine Cichlid 24 36 48 72 | eBay

An aluminum reflector is used to increase reflectivity over other materials. All parts are plug and play for easy maintenance. 110V only. Optional hanging kit is available for those that needs to suspend the fixture.

www.ebay.com

Upgrade the bulbs when u get the $.
ATI or.griessman are the preferred bulbs.
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[vtecintegra]

Someone will say viparspectra for value.

 

[sheeb]

Odyssea T5 Quad Aquarium Fish Light HO LED White Blue Marine Cichlid 24 36 48 72 | eBay

An aluminum reflector is used to increase reflectivity over other materials. All parts are plug and play for easy maintenance. 110V only. Optional hanging kit is available for those that needs to suspend the fixture.

www.ebay.com

Upgrade the bulbs when u get the $.
ATI or.griessman are the preferred bulbs.
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How does this light look?
Amazon product

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Idk I've never used or seen. That Is an led... will probably work and give you the blacklight glow look ppl do.
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[vtecintegra]

T5 was the gold standard for a long time. Many people try simulating the look with LEDs. People just got tired of the cost and hassle of replacing the bulbs every year. I don't like the fact that the cheaper T5 fixtures are not dimmable. I have to have sunrise and sunset on my tank. Others don't care. The wall to wall light coverage of a T5 fixture is it's strong point; minimum shadows.

 

[sheeb]

The t5 looks good and all but idk where I’d put it. My tank is on my desk and from the looks of it, I don’t know how I’d prop that up over my tank. The one I linked has like a mount that goes on the tank which I like. What’s your best recommendation for under 100$?

 

[vtecintegra]

$100 is tough, even used. This forum keeps deleting the actual link I'm trying to show you. This is on Amazon for $99.99.

NICREW 50 Watts Aquarium LED Reef Light, Dimmable Full Spectrum Marine LED for Saltwater Coral Fish Tanks​

 

[vetteguy53081]

At Minimum- vivarspectra or a couple used Ai 26hd or Primes
Also Orphek OR3 - one sky blue and one blue plus

Last option is a pair of @noopsyche which are fully controllable

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

light hanger is something yes. lol.
It does come with pull out ends, they are just metal hangers...
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