new light

[crocodile receptionist]

Hello everyone, I am new to the hobby and I a 60-gallon long tank. I am planning on mostly having soft and lps corals. I currently have a light on the tank that I had on my 20-gallon tank, the light is not strong enough to light the whole tank, I only have my corrals on the side of the tank with the light. Does anyone know any lights that are a good price or is anyone selling any lights that I could get a good deal on? Would it be a good idea to just get another 20- gallon fluva light, put one on each side of the tank.

 

[Bo.]

Welcome to the hobby! Your current light probably wont quite cut it for lps, but take a read through here:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

 

[Bpb]

We really need your budget and tank dimensions before making a recommendation. You are looking at anywhere between $100 and $1000 depending on what is reasonable to you

 

[crocodile receptionist]

We really need your budget and tank dimensions before making a recommendation. You are looking at anywhere between $100 and $1000 depending on what is reasonable to you

width=15 1/2in
length=48 1/2in
if possible could the light be under $400

 

[Bo.]

I'm partial to these because I use them, but there are much more advanced lights as far as app control out there. These definitely have power and you wouldn't be running them at full blast.

Amazon product ASIN B07SMY9KWF

 

[jda]

See if you can find a used 48" Photon v2 or 4/6 bulb ATI T5 unit.

 

[crocodile receptionist]

I'm partial to these because I use them, but there are much more advanced lights as far as app control out there. These definitely have power and you wouldn't be running them at full blast.

Amazon product ASIN B07SMY9KWF

Hi, sorry I can't see the attached photo, could you re send if possible?

 

[Bo.]

Hi, sorry I can't see the attached photo, could you re send if possible?

Amazon link for Viparspectra 300w lights, they are about $220.

 

[Sebastiancrab]

I'm partial to these because I use them, but there are much more advanced lights as far as app control out there. These definitely have power and you wouldn't be running them at full blast.

Amazon product ASIN B07SMY9KWF

Do you know of a way to mount them on to the tank without hanging over it? This is a reasonable priced light.

 

[Bpb]

They don’t come with any prefab legs or direct tank mounts

 

[Bo.]

I just used some 3/4 aluminum and angle brackets.