lights

I am in the process of setting up a 210 gallon, 72 inch long tank. We are planning on using 5 Orphek iCon lights. My LFS lent me a unit to try out. My concern was the fan, that it would be too loud. The tank will be right next to our kitchen table, so we will be particularly sensitive to...

Hey everyone, I need some help and was hoping someone can help me out. I have a 10 gallon aqueon tank (from petco) and I intend to make that an anemone tank, my struggle is deciding which light is best, would a Kessil a80 be enough or should I go with a Kessil 160? I’m unsure if the Kessil a80...

Anyone have a good recommendation for skirts on the Neptune Skys yet? It's super bright when you sit on the couch. If not, what are some good options of things to use to build some? Not looking for a canopy at the moment.

Hi all, I’m hoping you could comment. I’m moving from a 60 cm cube tank (around 2’x2’x2’) to a new custom build. The new tank will be 100 cm wide by 100 cm long by 62 cm high. Currently I’m running one Kessil AP9X with maximum intensity of 67% at tank’s high noon. Do you think this fixture at...

I’ve got some recommendations already from a Reddit thread but wanted some ideas for back over hang lights for a 20 tall. I’m rocking a simple hood but I need something that’s adjustable, timer and all that. Also affordable, but not cheap, and different options, if you get what I’m saying thanks!

Hello, I am looking to start a 75 gallon mixed reef tank(Aqueon). I got a ATI 48" 6 bulb fixture for free. Went with coral plus, blue plus and actinic. Wife and I want the color pop and shimmer from led's. What are your recommendations? The plan is to put the lights inside a custom housing to...

Anyone know any off brand lights that work well? Curious

Hello looking to buy an ai director. I'm hoping someone still has one laying around thanks!!!

Hello looking to buy an ai director. I'm hoping someone still has one laying around thanks!!!

I have 2 AI Prime HD lights for sale. Both are the non 16 version but the HD version. They each include the mounting bracket as well. Have been wonderful lights but with a newer tank I decided to upgrade so no longer need them. Looking for $300 shipped.

I’m currently running a 75 Gallon Tank with 20g sump and 100lbs of rock stocked with 1 Yellow Tang, 1 black ice ocellaris clownfish, 1 royal gramma, 1 Melanurus wrasse, 1 Starry Blenny, 1 Diamond goby and 1 harlequin shrimp. Protein Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer 2 Nero 5 Power...

$225 each . Works great ! IVC 6 controller comes with if purchase all 3 . $15 shipping

So I haven't bought anything yet except CaribSea South Seas Aquascaping Base Rock and and still in my research phase. I want to get a 40-50G reef tank that is silent or near silent. I read I need a protein skimmer + filter , then I hear I just need a protein skimmer and no filter, then I read...

Hi! I need some advice on lights, I can’t decide between a Ai Prime and a Red Sea Reef led 50, I have a 60 gallon Aqueon corner tank, I’m probably going for a mixed with a few sticks. cycling right now and running my old Nicrew light atm. No coral. I understand for sticks I’m going to need more...

Currently I have 2 of these 32W Nicrew marine led lights on a 125. Trying to encourage the growth of coralline that came on one of my snails. If anyone could tell me a good setting for blue and white lights I would appreciate it. Currently have it set to 40 Blue 50 White. But had it set to 85...

Hi. I am looking to set up a new shallow reef (100x35x30cm). Been out the reefing game for a while so looking for some advise on what lights may best cover the tank area. Ideally looking for a single unit that I can mount from an overhanging bracket above the tank. Looking to grow lps and sps

Looking to buy 3 xr30 gen4 radion lights if anyone has any for sale. Thanks in advance.

Hi, my family is planning to make a reef tank in the near future (That is if my small tank succeeds :') ). I have a question : What is so special about marine lights, why are they so expensive and are there any other substitutions? If I were to DIY my lights, is it possible and how? is it cost...

Looking for a refugium light under $50. What would be a good brand? Not looking for something fancy just a small light to attach onto a hang on refugium.

Wanting to buy 2 kessil ap9x lights if anyone has any for sale. Or something that would be equivalent for a 200 gallon mixed reef.

Hello, I have a biocube 32g and I have not noticed very much growth in my corals and have heard/read it could be because of my light schedule. My current light schedule is for the pink (sun rise) lights to come on at 9:30am-10:00am. My whites come on at 10:00am and are on until 5:00pm. My sunset...

Hello everyone, I'm having trouble deciding what to spend money on that I wasn't expecting to get. I have an extra $400-600 to spend on my tank and I really dont need to get livestock for it so decided to put the money towards upgrading equipment on my tank. About my tank, its a 120 gal...

I am selling an ATI 36" new T5HO Hybrid 4 bulb light fixture and the bulbs! I have 4 new bulbs in there that have only been used for about a month and work perfectly. I have 2 ATI blue plus bulbs, 1 aqua blue special bulb, and 1 coral plus bulb. I am currently getting out of reefing for a...

After a month of preparation, my girlfriend and I finally got our very first fish! I got a Frostbite Clownfish and my girlfriend got a Black Snowflake Clownfish. They're very happy and finally eating. I just wonder if I'm supposed to turn the lights off in the aquarium during the night or if I...

I have no idea what im doing with lights, please give me the 5 year old treatment. I don't know what to look for at all and research has just made me more confused :/ I have a 40 gal bowfront tank, keeping fish and coral. I want a light that has a sunrise/sunset timer. what am I looking for? I...