Recommendations for lighting.

[DoupaZzz]

I currently have this Cheap light light which has been getting the job done, I’ve been seeing some coral growth but it could be better ofc. I’m on a budget of 100-250 dollars, I would love getting some recommendations! Thank you !

 

[twentyleagues]

Tank size would help.
I looked at some of your old posts and saw a post about a skimmer for a 20g if this is the tank I would look into popbloom rl90 or Noopsyche k7 v3. Depending on actual footprint of the tank these may or may not work. These are some of the cheaper lights that are reef capable imo and fall into your price range. Nicrew make one called hyperreef also but its at the top of your price range.

 

[Kooma]

A used xr15 G5 blue is in your budget and honestly a great light.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Need to know the tank size to advise on lights......

But this Nicrew 24 watt light is good for 5 or 10 gallon tank. To give you a rough idea, a 50 watt light is good for 15-25 gallons, 100 watt for 30-40 gallons, etc....

Nicrew, Vivarspectra, Smatfarm are all lower budget lights that have good reviews on the forum from other users. But don't try to go cheap on lights and don't buy undersized lights, lights are very important and if you try to go cheap you will just be frustrated and unhappy later.

 

[DoupaZzz]

Need to know the tank size to advise on lights......

But this Nicrew 24 watt light is good for 5 or 10 gallon tank. To give you a rough idea, a 50 watt light is good for 15-25 gallons, 100 watt for 30-40 gallons, etc....

Nicrew, Vivarspectra, Smatfarm are all lower budget lights that have good reviews on the forum from other users. But don't try to go cheap on lights and don't buy undersized lights, lights are very important and if you try to go cheap you will just be frustrated and unhappy later.

It’s a 20 gallon I ended up ordering a Smartfarm light, I saw other posts like this one where they mention them. Thank you!!