Reef lighting

[Koolaidreef]

Led lighting for 45 gal hex needed. reaquascaped and everything for clean start.
will consideer other lights like
T5
Metal halide
Tank dimensions 30 wide
18 high
18 deep
Thanks
Would love ati t5 fixture kessil leds ai sol etc. on a budget though. pm is key
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[garys reef]

go with AI's you wont be sorry

 

[Koolaidreef]

I'm 15 so money is the issue. Really like them though. How many u think I need to cover 28 by 18 by 18? Kessil or evolution any good?

 

[garys reef]

i have heard good things about the kessil and have seen pics they look good i have 4 ai's over my 90 to get what i want so if money is a issue than u might want to look into the kessils

 

[Koolaidreef]

Thanks. Appreciate the help. Now it's times to funds some cheap deals lol.

 

[brand]

If you on budget you could build a light .
All on ebay.
Heat sink. 15 - 20 bucks
50- 100 watt dimmble led 20K cool white. 80 bucks ebay

2- 10 watt of royal blue lights . 20 bucks

2-10 watt of aqua blue.. 20 bucks ..

Meanwell.com for drivers .ebay has some with driver but I wanted a name brand mean well working good so far...

The shimmer this will produce -s incredible .. Careful with 20K led light they can hurt your eye never look at light direct ... In canopy is best..

I have mine hung with cable from ceiling .. Looks really cool on top of open tank about 8 inch above water..any questions let me know plus no heat from this light ..fan required on heat sink...tank stays cool.. Good luck my corals have tripled in size since new light..very small...

 

[Koolaidreef]

My parents wouldn't let me do that. I have mt rank in the lcomg room so it has to look nice and clean. I'll keep ur idea in mind. Sounds cool

 

[Koolaidreef]

If anyone has an ai sol or kessil for sale let me know. On a budget... Pm me

 

[Koolaidreef]

Will also be interested in t5s if any for sale 24 inch

 

[brunoboarder2444]

pm guarda he has a sol nano for sale which should cover up to 24x24 but ideally 18x18 or less.....if you want i have a 250w mh pendant for sale, no ballast id do $40 firm

 

[Koolaidreef]

BUMp.
T5 are okay too like tek fixtures 24 inch. Lemme know