New Light

So looking to add a new light onto my 46 bowfront. Currently only have a dual bulb fixture and I find myself adding more and more sps for some reason. Would like to keep the light I have ( Aquaticlife dual bulb linkable) and add another but am limtied in space because I do not have a canopy.

Any light that is like 2-3inches wide that I can add behidn the T5? Thinking some kidn of LED strip but I am not sure if it would do any mroe than accent lighting.

 

Stunner LED Strips - Aquarium LED Lights

 

Would they add any actual useful light to the tank for coral growth, etc or would it jsut be an accent light for color??

 

Maybe a DIY led, but it wouldn't have moonlights. It may allow you to grow sps.

 

If you get like six they can grow some corals lol

 

It wouldnt be the sole light, like mentiond above have a dual bulb T5 HO with quality bulbs and reflectors for the main light. Jus twas thinking a little boost would be great wasnt sure if the LED strip would add any extra boost or just color/shimmer

 

Custom LED Strip - Build My LED, LLC

that will do all you want and more.

 

I would consider investing in a new light all together unless you had plans on upgrading soon.

 

I was thinking about it, btu being 36inch ocne I upgrade I will not have much use for it and since I do not have a cabinet I cant purchase the ncie LEDS or MH that requrie suspension.

Was hoping for a cheap addition around $100 or so. Nopt sure if it exist lol

 

What about a single T5 light? You could probably buy end caps, a decent reflector and ballast for about $100. If it were me I would upgrade the t-5's to a 4 or 6 bulb unit or go 100% LED.