Reef lighting suggestions

DJasak

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Looking for lighting suggestions for a 60 gallon reef tank...I currently have only LPS and softies, but I am looking to add some SPS. Want something that has strong enough light for corals to color up, even sps, yet reasonably priced...say around $300 - $400 ideas? Thanks!
 
I assume the 60g is a 4' tank? That makes a big difference in led fixtures.

If it is, two Mars Aqua 16" led fixtures would work. They sell for just under $100 each on ebay. Lots of people here use them, I never have but I've used ones very much like them. There are led fixtures with a lot more options for you to fine tune the look of the light in the tank and how bright and built-in controllers. But as far as the light in the tank goes, they are all pretty much the same as long as they are using 3 watt or 5 watt leds (some use 0.5 watt leds which are only good for very shallow tanks).

Take a look at this post and consider what options, if any, you might want.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25052764&postcount=233
 
If your decision is forcing you to want to go new I would suggest AI Primes at the high end of your budget, or I usually about once a month see someone selling some kind of nice LED on craigslist for $200-$400 if your feeling like a bit of a gamble or Ron Reefmans suggestion (BEST OPTION IMO)
 
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