Good inexpensive lights for pico tank

[ndz98]

Hey guys. I’m looking to get some input on some good inexpensive lights to grow soft coral. The lights that come with the tank just aren’t cutting it. Let me know what you think is good for the price! Thanks!

Here’s a picture so you know what I’m working with.

 

[Katrina71]

What budget?

 

[ndz98]

Maybe under 100

What budget?

 

[Dtfnemo]

Hey guys. I’m looking to get some input on some good inexpensive lights to grow soft coral. The lights that come with the tank just aren’t cutting it. Let me know what you think is good for the price! Thanks!

Here’s a picture so you know what I’m working with.

Just so you know my brother has that exact same tank and he was able to maintain corals and an anemone with that stock light.
He upgraded to a coralife led that was very inexpensive

 

[Dtfnemo]

https://www.bigalspets.com/coralife...MIoNaBlcSE3gIVi8DICh37pQWZEAQYAiABEgIQFfD_BwE

I'm pretty sure that's what he has now

 

[BenitaSolo]

I would lurk the sales forum for a used Kessil A80. Should come in right around 100 with a goose neck if you’re patient

 

[Dtfnemo]

That's with that coralife clip on light

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Two par 38 would work. No frills.
Quite powerful.

 

[ndz98]

Thanks for all the responses! I actually ended up getting the zetlight pico light from BRS. Price was not too bad. I think it will work well for my tank.

 

[Mrx7899]

Asta 20 marine

 

[Paulpicotanker]

I would lurk the sales forum for a used Kessil A80. Should come in right around 100 with a goose neck if you’re patient

I'm using a hipagero A029 found on amazon. Works like a champ

 

[DesertReefT4r]

A160WE or Prime HD will grow anythingnfor you.m If you plan on low light corals A80 or super cheap is a PAR38 bulb.

 

[Kampo]

I have a ABI tuna blue 23watt Par38 over a pico. nice color and plenty bright.

 

[reefsaver]

Zetlight 1201
Pro: Cheap, Easy to modify, hang,
Con: Wifi/controller features sold separate.

 

[Kuikui]

Amtra Vega Reef .. 9.7W , perfect for my 10-15L pico !

AMTRA VEGA LED REEF - Amtra

Plafoniera "FULL LED" per acquari d'acqua marina con DIMMER e fissaggio a bordo vetro (max 12mm)

amtra.net

I bought it on Amazon, 39€ ...