New Lighting help

kaylashires · Jan 15, 2016

I need a new light but am struggling to find a 72 inch Led for my 125 gallon tank. Whenever I search all I keep finding is a bunch of unbranded lights. I don't know if Im comfortable buying unbranded lights. Where would be a good place to find 72 in led lights? I currently have a 72 in t5 (50/50 white and actinic) for my 125 s a later aquarium and I hate it! Since getting this light algea growth has just exploded all over my tank corals all dead. Not only that the plastic that cover the lights constantly needs cleaned not east to get that light down (or put it back up) when your 5ft tall. Oh and $200 just to buy bulbs. I new light.
Thank you.

Tru REEF · Jan 15, 2016

U may have to do a diy led system if u dont find one. That way u get what u want how u want it.

McMullen · Jan 15, 2016

Perhaps a simple screen cover on top of tank would decrease splash/salt creep on the plastic? I use LED and they are not perfect, infact using T5 is much more user friendly, imo.

This was not your question, so I'm sorry if this distracts, just wanted to provide less expensive options.

Tru REEF · Jan 15, 2016

I actually agree but like u said i was answering the question. I had led and wasn't happy with the out come now if your are not shame of heat and a extra 25 bucks on your electricity bill i would say shoot for metal halide that's what i run and i love it. But ATI is going on my next build.