Lf. New lights for my 65 gallon salt tank

timv · #1 11-17-2015, 01:24 AM

I was wondering what people have and how much . What do you prefer I have a 4 bulb t5 right now thanks

Icefire · #2 11-17-2015, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by timv

I was wondering what people have and how much . What do you prefer I have a 4 bulb t5 right now thanks

Got 2 120w Razor 16k that were on my 60 cube that grew SPS really well

300$/350$ shipped

reefmandan · #3 11-17-2015, 01:33 PM

I have a single G1 Radio with the wide angle lenses in original packaging. I used it on a 40breeder (same footprint) and grew all sorts of SPS. $300 shipped.

narhay · #4 11-18-2015, 04:44 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MarsAqua-Dim...-/390885496493

These have worked well for me so far on the same footprint as a 65 gallon.

timv · #5 11-22-2015, 04:58 PM

I am getting lots of mixed reviews .

camaro7019 · #6 11-22-2015, 05:05 PM

LED!!

WarDog · #7 11-22-2015, 05:45 PM

Any chance you could post a pic of your tank?

A 65 has a pretty crappy footprint, I should know 'cause I have one too. I am running 2 Kessil A360W, and although I do like these fixtures for the controllability and colour, they just don't score high in producing diffused light. Corals are growing in funny directions towards the light source and I really need to try something else, or supplement with some T5's. If you have a 4 bulb T5 fixture right now, you might consider going the route of a DIY hybrid by adding some LED strips. I've seen several nice local tanks, and I can only think of one with only LED's that looks good. All the best tanks (coral colour and growth) are using T5, T5/LED hybrid, or Halide/T5 combos. Hope this helps.