Low Energy Consumption Lights for Two Ft Tanks

[PaulPaul01]

Hi guys

What lighting do you guys recommend for a 2 ft tank that has a lower energy consumption? Thank you

 

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[harvin6]

Well all depending on what corals you planning to keep. But don't cheap on lights as you will definitely upgrade and lose more money. Look at led... You have many choices from radions... Hydra and maxspect.

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[Jeebusai]

5 minutes ago, harvin6 said:

Well all depending on what corals you planning to keep. But don't cheap on lights as you will definitely upgrade and lose more money. Look at led... You have many choices from radions... Hydra and maxspect.

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Yes.....someone told me before....buy cheap buy 2x.....and it’s mostly true.....

[harvin6]

Yeah bro... Best go for good branded ones and enjoy your reefing

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[PaulPaul01]

Thanks for the tips guys:)

How about ATI T5? Are they as good? Or is LED a much better option? Thanks:)

[harvin6]

Ati t5, you need to change bulb roughly every 6 to 12 months.

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[PaulPaul01]

23 hours ago, harvin6 said:

Ati t5, you need to change bulb roughly every 6 to 12 months.

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I see, thank you:)

[Solo77]

For 2ft, if budget can go t5. Especially now ppl go for led....t5 fixture will be cheap for secondhand. For tube, if u keeping lps...6-12 mths to chge tube is fine. 1 tube 24w, 4 tubes less than 100w. 

[PaulPaul01]

For 2ft, if budget can go t5. Especially now ppl go for led....t5 fixture will be cheap for secondhand. For tube, if u keeping lps...6-12 mths to chge tube is fine. 1 tube 24w, 4 tubes less than 100w. 

Thanks, is 4 tubes necessary even if only for LPS? Also, will lower light SPS such as Bird's Nest thrive in it? Thank you:)

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