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thommyboy12183
12/02/2016, 11:35 AM
I know it is not the best by any means but i do have price constraints on my lighting.

Does anyone have any experience with this light for a 55G tank it is fish only no corals(maybe in future but not if it requires 300 lighting)?
https://www.amazon.com/0-10w-Light-Lumen-Aquarium-White/dp/B0176DLRQ4
Justin330
12/02/2016, 12:10 PM
I've never used them but what kind of budget are you working with?

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75mixedreef
12/02/2016, 01:00 PM
Those are .1 Watts. That's next to nothing in the reefing world. Decent LEDs are 3W or more. I would not trust this to light more than 2" of water without losing a ton of PAR. This is good for people who want to have a tank that looks bright rather than those trying to grow coral. Get better LEDs that output many times more light from the same size point and they can penetrate deeper into the water. Lenses further magnify the light by focusing and directing it downward into the water. Skip this junk if you plan on any corals ever. The Chinese black box 165W LEDS are decent and you could go with 2 of those at about $75 a piece and they will be enough for you.

The link also mentions that it has a 10K look. That's pretty yellow for saltwater. Something controllable would be better. In the meantime if you don't want to pay for reef lights, try a 2 bulb T5. Its simple and you could always add a second 2 bulb fixture or LED strip.
Justin330
12/02/2016, 01:08 PM
Agreed.he can probably find a decent used t5 set up for the same cost.

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Ron Reefman
12/03/2016, 06:03 AM
Good for a fish only tank... maybe!

Useless for coral unless the tank is only 6" deep!
thommyboy12183
12/03/2016, 10:34 AM
Ok thank you. Budget was hoping to spend under 100. I have no plan for coral for a Long time if ever(due to my budget). But i figured if an acceptable light could be had for corals i would go for that.
thommyboy12183
12/03/2016, 11:03 AM
75mixed is that the name black box or is there an official name
shifty51008
12/03/2016, 07:42 PM
75mixed is that the name black box or is there an official name

there are many names for the black boxes but I believe the most common one is called mars aqua
grigsy
12/03/2016, 09:20 PM
I know it is not the best by any means but i do have price constraints on my lighting.

Does anyone have any experience with this light for a 55G tank it is fish only no corals(maybe in future but not if it requires 300 lighting)?
https://www.amazon.com/0-10w-Light-Lumen-Aquarium-White/dp/B0176DLRQ4

Fish and live rock only probably. That is very low level light. If you are budgeting and are set on LEDs try Mars Aqua.
Ron Reefman
12/04/2016, 05:14 AM
If you are doing fish only, the fixture you picked is OK. It's just not bright enough for corals more than about 12" deep in the tank.
thommyboy12183
12/05/2016, 09:00 AM
I am not dead set on LED, it was just something i cam across on amazon. as i am only fish currently and Anemones any light that works would be fine. If there is a budgeted way to get a light to do corals in the future i would but if not i will just stick to fish and anemones.
zooman72
12/05/2016, 02:05 PM
What anemones are you considering that do not need sufficient light? Unless you are talking about a non-photosynthetic species, then you are quite incorrect - most of the anemones offered in the pet trade for reef hobbyist are photosynthetic, and quite demanding in their light needs!

Please research...
thommyboy12183
12/05/2016, 03:42 PM
What anemones are you considering that do not need sufficient light? Unless you are talking about a non-photosynthetic species, then you are quite incorrect - most of the anemones offered in the pet trade for reef hobbyist are photosynthetic, and quite demanding in their light needs!

Please research...

I have seen the photosynthetic propertiesbof anenomes. Maybe my mistake but i assume it was not AS demanding as corals.
zooman72
12/05/2016, 03:58 PM
I have seen the photosynthetic propertiesbof anenomes. Maybe my mistake but i assume it was not AS demanding as corals.

Some species (such as Heteractis magnifica) are as demanding of light intensity as any high-light coral, whereas others (such as bubbletip anemones) are more "forgiving" of lower lighting levels, but would still need more light than what your proposed fixture would offer, and its not even close...
thommyboy12183
12/06/2016, 05:04 PM
Ok, i currently have twoa basic 24 inch t8 lights which seems to do well woth condylactic anenome
RobZilla04
12/06/2016, 05:12 PM
These should help. There are so many others, try a search as previously suggested.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2612701

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2612553
thommyboy12183
12/06/2016, 05:24 PM
These should help. There are so many others, try a search as previously suggested.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2612701

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2612553

I read the forst thread. One thing i realized is i need lights that attach to tank as i cannot hang from the wall/ceiling above tank.
RobZilla04
12/06/2016, 05:33 PM
The Reef Breeders SuperLux gives you that option. Save a little first and do it right, you'll spend less in the long run.
thommyboy12183
12/06/2016, 07:36 PM
The Reef Breeders SuperLux gives you that option. Save a little first and do it right, you'll spend less in the long run.

do you mean the Photon V2?
ReefTankHunter
12/06/2016, 09:36 PM
The RB superlux is a awesome led fixture. I use one on my frag tank for grow out. This is what grows under that light.
shifty51008
12/07/2016, 04:43 AM
Ok, i currently have twoa basic 24 inch t8 lights which seems to do well woth condylactic anenome

host anemones will need much more lighting than the 2 t8 lights, a condy isn't really a host anemone though. and if it is white then that is a sign that it needs more light.
RobZilla04
12/07/2016, 06:49 AM
do you mean the Photon V2?

That is an option as well but there is a hefty price tag on the V2. Yes the SuperLux and Ocean Revive T247 both come with legs.
thommyboy12183
12/13/2016, 01:16 PM
Does anyone know if there is a mount that can be purchased to mount this light to a tank. I have a 55G and would be looking to purchase 2. So if there is a mount that attaches to the tank that both lights can hang from it would be great as i will not be able to hang from my ceiling. I have put a very band drawing of what i was thinking.

https://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Plant-spectrum-Dimmable-Lighting/dp/B019QAZX9C/ref=pd_rhf_sc_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M78PJ0QSF5JN0371HEQJ