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Today we are answering one of the most popular questions we get regarding lighting: what's the cheapest lighting system for a reef tank?
2' Lighting Options Under $300
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Sunlight Supply 24" Sun Blaze T5 HO Lighting Fixture
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Kessil A80 Tuna Blue Nano LED Light
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AquaIllumination Prime HD Led Module
3' Lighting Options Under $550
(2) AquaIllumination Prime HD Led Module
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ATI 36" SunPower High Output T5 Light Fixture
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Maxspect RAZOR 180 Watt 15K LED
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Zetlight ZT-6800A QMaven Series LED
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4' Lighting Options Under $700
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Sunlight Supply 48" T5 HO Lighting Fixture
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Zetlight ZT-6800A QMaven Series LED
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(2) AquaIllumination Hydra TwentySix HD LED
2' Lighting Options Under $300
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Sunlight Supply 24" Sun Blaze T5 HO Lighting Fixture
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Kessil A80 Tuna Blue Nano LED Light
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AquaIllumination Prime HD Led Module
3' Lighting Options Under $550
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(2) AquaIllumination Prime HD Led Module
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ATI 36" SunPower High Output T5 Light Fixture
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Maxspect RAZOR 180 Watt 15K LED
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Zetlight ZT-6800A QMaven Series LED
SAVE 10% WITH CODE ZETLIGHT10 TODAY
4' Lighting Options Under $700
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Sunlight Supply 48" T5 HO Lighting Fixture
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Zetlight ZT-6800A QMaven Series LED
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(2) AquaIllumination Hydra TwentySix HD LED
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