reef light cheap

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

what is the cheapest ok aquarium light i can get. i am only looking to keep the easiest corals possible so i just need a cheaap light as i am on a budget. (abt 30 usd) is this one i found on aliexpress good?

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006208560929.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller.1.5fa2o6A9o6A9uI&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.354490.0&scm_id=1007.40050.354490.0&scm-url=1007.40050.354490.0&pvid=190c98b3-f20c-48fd-b884-112a4fe9fb7f&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.354490.0,pvid:190c98b3-f20c-48fd-b884-112a4fe9fb7f,tpp_buckets:668#2846#8115#2000&pdp_npi=4@dis!MVR!514.04!359.75!!!33.25!23.27!@210307c117167373433075215e44e0!12000036285716565!rec!MV!110141048!&utparam-url=scene:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller|query_from:

also i live in maldives so amazon doesnt work very well but if the light is good enough i can make amazon work :)

check the review(scroll down)

 

[splunty]

Howdy.

That light is the OEM version of the Hygger 30w Reef. It is almost as basic as you can get. There are no ramp-up features, the LEDs can not be independently controlled, and there are only 5 power intensity settings.

That said, it's adequate for a nano tank. I have been using one. This reefer also has one and posted PAR settings across their nano at various intensities, mount heights and depth:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/hygger-30w-reef-led-par-measurements.1067524/
Just keep in mind: You do get what you pay for. How long will it last? Nobody knows. But it can be adequate for the right tank.

 

[Texasreef]

I have been using the hygger 30w for about 6 months with great success. It is the most affordable light I think. I have softies & LPS as well as a bubble tip

 

[bradreef]

This would be a much better option. How big on tank are you putting this on?
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out!
$69.24 | Noopsyche NP K7 Mini 60W WiFi APP Control Saltwater Marine LED Aquarium Light for Nano Coral Reef Tank
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNizgSU

 

[Tamberav]

What size tank?

 

[Texasreef]

20g long, using one of the hygger at about 75%. Tank is 24” long, 15” depth and height. The lights just turned on so not everything has opened up. The light has a built in fan for cooling and a very simple 5/8/10hr timer built in. Nothing fancy but gets the job done!

The camera makes it look so blue, but in person it’s a very nice crisp white/blue

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

What is the tank size?

I don't think there are any lights lower than $30......

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

10 gallon tall tank

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

keeping some manjanos that carpet some areas in my country in a cheap freshwater aquarium light

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

20g long, using one of the hygger at about 75%. Tank is 24” long, 15” depth and height. The lights just turned on so not everything has opened up. The light has a built in fan for cooling and a very simple 5/8/10hr timer built in. Nothing fancy but gets the job done!

The camera makes it look so blue, but in person it’s a very nice crisp white/blue

where can i get this light

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

also my tank is tall ( sadly ):

 

[Texasreef]

Amazon look up Hygger 30w reef light. I think you could run two no problem

 

[splunty]

where can i get this light

The light you posted is the exact same light.

Hygger just rebrands them and charges more.

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

The light you posted is the exact same light.

Hygger just rebrands them and charges more.

i see. so ill probably buy the one i sent in the first post untill then bye :)

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

Bought it. will give a review on another thread and send the link to this

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

This the tank