Looking for something reliable

[Kingkold020]

I’ve gone through 3 lights so far. One vipaspectra (cracked & returned), two Lominie Picie 30’s(1 DOA decided to return both). Looking to spend under $200 on light where should I go from here?

 

[WIReefer]

I looked at your build thread and was wondering what size is your tank? For a good light under the price that you suggested I would look on a used item. I picked up my 48” 6 bulb ati sunpower for under that.

 

[Kingkold020]

I looked at your build thread and was wondering what size is your tank? For a good light under the price that you suggested I would look on a used item. I picked up my 48” 6 bulb ati sunpower for under that.

My tank is a 20 long so it is 30 x 12 x 12

 

[WIReefer]

My tank is a 20 long so it is 30 x 12 x 12

If I were you I would look for a 24” 4 or 6 bulb ati sunpower I’m sure you could find one under 200. But that’s just me I’m a t5 guy. You could check out the black box leds as well.

 

[Kingkold020]

If I were you I would look for a 24” 4 or 6 bulb ati sunpower I’m sure you could find one under 200. But that’s just me I’m a t5 guy. You could check out the black box leds as well.

Yeah I tried a black box. Unfortunately it didn’t work. The only thing is I’m looking for an Amazon light because that’s where I got the refund. I might try to go with an ai prime but I would need two because of the size of my tank and that’s about $500. I might just go with the Hipagero or kessil a80 but I’ve heard kessils are weak. I’m

 

[WIReefer]

Yeah I tried a black box. Unfortunately it didn’t work. The only thing is I’m looking for an Amazon light because that’s where I got the refund. I might try to go with an ai prime but I would need two because of the size of my tank and that’s about $500. I might just go with the Hipagero or kessil a80 but I’ve heard kessils are weak. I’m

Okay, I know amazon sells t5 fixtures as well

 

[Kingkold020]

Okay, I know amazon sells t5 fixtures as well

Which t5 fixtures are decent on Amazon. I’m not too t5 savvy

 

[WIReefer]

Which t5 fixtures are decent on Amazon. I’m not too t5 savvy

Well let me ask you this, what kind of corals are you looking to keep?

 

[Kingkold020]

Well let me ask you this, what kind of corals are you looking to keep?

Mainly softies and lps. So stuff for beginners.

 

[Bevans27]

I’m running Noopsyche lights. At about $150 a piece and doing great for my tank. There’s a long article here about the testing done between your big name lights to these & black box, etc.

 

[Kingkold020]

I’m running Noopsyche lights. At about $150 a piece and doing great for my tank. There’s a long article here about the testing done between your big name lights to these & black box, etc.

Where did you get the light from? I can’t seem to find them anywhere. Also do you mind providing the link to the article.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ai hydra 26 or 52
Orphek 60 would also be a gem

 

[Bevans27]

Where did you get the light from? I can’t seem to find them anywhere. Also do you mind providing the link to the article.

Noopsyche K7 PRO II LED Light (light only) Choose Color Option

Noopsyche K7 PRO II LED Light A stylish light system for your marine aquarium. Power: 95 watts Dimension: 7.09" x 4.72" x 1.5" (180 x 120 x 38mm) LEDs 6x Osram Cool White 6x Osram Blue 6x Osram Royal Blue 2x Semi LED 410nm 2x Semi LED 420nm 2x Osram Red 2x Osram Green Beam angle 90...

www.noopsycheusa.com

Let me look around a bit for that particular thread.

 

[Kingkold020]

Noopsyche K7 PRO II LED Light (light only) Choose Color Option

Noopsyche K7 PRO II LED Light A stylish light system for your marine aquarium. Power: 95 watts Dimension: 7.09" x 4.72" x 1.5" (180 x 120 x 38mm) LEDs 6x Osram Cool White 6x Osram Blue 6x Osram Royal Blue 2x Semi LED 410nm 2x Semi LED 420nm 2x Osram Red 2x Osram Green Beam angle 90...

www.noopsycheusa.com

Let me look around a bit for that particular thread.

Thank you!

 

[Bevans27]

Thank you!

You’re welcome! Here’s the thread - great work in pulling this off too.

The real Black Box light study

Some things that I have learned in reef keeping is the expense involved. One of the most important and most expensive things we purchase is our lights, and having many options to consider from such brands as Kessil,Radion,AI,Geisman and a few others. These are the big boys in the lighting...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Bevans27]

I’ve had these for about 1.5 years now with no issues. Only thing that was a little difficult was the initial light schedule, but after I played with it everything worked out perfectly