Hey Guys - I’m new to saltwater and currently working on my first setup. When I did freshwater/mbunas I ran a light bar, the Fluval plant 3.0.
I would ideally like to run a light bar again for the saltwater setup but am conflicted on what to purchase. I don’t hear great things about the fluval marine 3.0 for growing corals. I’ve looked at the NICREW 36w light bar on amazon and it seems to have fairly good reviews. I’ve also heard that reef bright xho and Quanta are good options, but have also seen mixed reviews on them.
I’m super ocd so hanging something from the ceiling is not an option. I also don’t want to mount a light to the back of the tank and have a cord running right down the middle. Here is a photo of my current setup. I need something that will sit or mount cleanly on rimless tank. My tank is 46”. I love the programmability that comes with fluvals app but at the end of the day I want a light that makes everything really pop and also the ability to grow corals. I’m in no rush, taking the build slow and trying to piece it all together one step at a time.
I would ideally like to run a light bar again for the saltwater setup but am conflicted on what to purchase. I don’t hear great things about the fluval marine 3.0 for growing corals. I’ve looked at the NICREW 36w light bar on amazon and it seems to have fairly good reviews. I’ve also heard that reef bright xho and Quanta are good options, but have also seen mixed reviews on them.
I’m super ocd so hanging something from the ceiling is not an option. I also don’t want to mount a light to the back of the tank and have a cord running right down the middle. Here is a photo of my current setup. I need something that will sit or mount cleanly on rimless tank. My tank is 46”. I love the programmability that comes with fluvals app but at the end of the day I want a light that makes everything really pop and also the ability to grow corals. I’m in no rush, taking the build slow and trying to piece it all together one step at a time.