Lights on a Budget

[drcole]

Looking to pick up lights for a 55 gallon on a budget. I don’t plan to grow SPS, only want to try my hand at LPS. That being said, what light do you guys recommend that will give me enough to do what I want? Thanks in advance.

 

[CrazyEyes]

Id go with like, a mars 300w light, I think they're like 31" long but it'd be more than enough light over a 55g Lps tank. It's nothing super fancy but I've seen some really nice tanks being lit with these and lights similar to these.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Mars-300W-Re...218517&hash=item233e315e52:g:RvwAAOSw9N1asxYg

 

[samnaz]

I've had plenty of success growing softies, LPS and some low light SPS with the Current Orbit Marine and the Orbit Marine Pro fixtures. Both of them I have used on a 20L which is only 12 inches deep. Not sure how deep a 55 is but check out the Current USA website, they have specs for all their fixtures including PAR, etc, so you can know for sure what will work best for you.

 

[EYE-CANDY AQUATICS]

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