Soft Coral Lighting

[lmenapace]

Looking to possibly start with some soft corals only...on a budget.
It’s a 29 gallon setup. This light looks solid for the price. Thoughts?
https://www.petmountain.com/product...html?irmpname=VigLink&utm_source=ImpactRadius

 

[Sniperhank]

I tried a coralife unit over my first setup. When I went to upgrade the bulbs to quality ones, it turned out that the coralife unit was only set up to take their oddly sized bulbs. Quickly ditched the unit and went the LED path.
I'd suggest the same...simply because one usually doesn't just stay soft coral only for long. One of the chinese knockoff panels will do for the tank.

 

[lmenapace]

Great, thanks again for your input Sniper!

 

[Brookster123]

I have one of these over my 29. It's doing a decent job growing everything.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017GWDF7...t=&hvlocphy=9001949&hvtargid=pla-306799712858

 

[lmenapace]

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion. The price seems reasonable as well.

 

[Brookster123]

About as good as it gets for a capable led panel. It will allow you to grow sps and lps if you choose later on.

 

[nwsharksfan]

If you're looking to save a few bucks you can get the same Chinese LED light without the brand name on eBay for $75-$80.

 

[lmenapace]

If you're looking to save a few bucks you can get the same Chinese LED light without the brand name on eBay for $75-$80.

Thanks! Any links you could provide? Just wanting something to keep starter soft corals on my 29. Still very new to the hobby.

 

[nwsharksfan]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/New-165W-LED...475040?hash=item4b3177b1a0:g:ZNoAAOSw7rdafYoU

If you do a search on eBay for 165w LED you'll have quite a few to choose from. Would avoid those that seem unreasonably cheap (some are $39).

 

[lmenapace]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/New-165W-LED...475040?hash=item4b3177b1a0:g:ZNoAAOSw7rdafYoU

If you do a search on eBay for 165w LED you'll have quite a few to choose from. Would avoid those that seem unreasonably cheap (some are $39).

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!