what do you think about this light

[pensky]

What do you think about this light for a 55gal? I plan to turn my 29gal FOWLR into a 55gal and begin working in the wonderful world of corals. Will this light be good enouph to get started with corals?

 

[pensky]

is less than $150.00 a good price for this unit?

 

[pensky]

does anyone have anything good or bad to say about this light??

 

[exile415]

it's good enough to keep simple corals.

 

[airforceb2]

Softies only (leathers/zoos/shrooms). I would save the money and get a MH kit so you can house everything.

 

[pensky]

I am getting ready to purchase this light and I would love to hear any last comments. I am looking for any feedback good or bad?????

 

[bigb]

You will be buying better lights sometime down the road. I would save the money for now and put it towards better lights.

 

[snailheave]

Originally Posted by BigB
You will be buying better lights sometime down the road. I would save the money for now and put it towards better lights.
exactly

 

[firedad720]

don't know anything about the manufacturer(sp?) of the lights, so all i'll say is that that wattage will work fine for softies and some LPS corrals. i have them and my work has that wattage and the corrals are growing like weeds. but can't say about brand of lights
rick.

 

[nm reef]

I know a local reefkeeper with the same type of lighting fixture...different manufacturer...but the same type set up. He has been able to establish and maintain a real sweet 58 gal oceanic reef for better than 2 years now. His selections include zooanthids/mushrooms/a few leathers.....frogspawn and hammers.....if care is taken to select corals that can thrive under the lighting you should be fine.

The Land of Enchantment

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by pensky
What do you think about this light for a 55gal? I plan to turn my 29gal FOWLR into a 55gal and begin working in the wonderful world of corals. Will this light be good enouph to get started with corals?
Pensky, I bought the same ones nearly. Mine do not have the lunars, but I also paid $79 =$19 shipping totaling $99.94. Look up auction #7705557730. HTH Barry

 

[celacanthr]

sorry to hack the thread but what could u get in a 37 gal with that?
i can get the measurements if need be. Thanx in advanced

 

[hot883]

It's 260w PC's so any soft corals I am told as stated earlier in this thread. I really want zoo's mostly and maybe an anemone. I have been told they will be fine. Yes there are better lights out there, but for now that works for me.

 

[celacanthr]

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[hot883]

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
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What? Ha!

 

[celacanthr]

im sorry i didnt understand ur post were you answering me or someone else?

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
im sorry i didnt understand ur post were you answering me or someone else?
I was answering your's. Look at that auction # for the seller and see what size he has for the length of your tank. Sorry I was not specific. Ha!

 

[celacanthr]

oh im sorry i meant what corals could you get with that light.

 

[bud green]

I have one on order, bought it on ----. I got just the legs and lunar leds yesterday, don't know where the rest of the unit is. Once I have it up and going, I can post a report.

 

[larrynews]

check the auction site for metal halides....you can get retro fit with everything incuding bulb for 110 shipped