Lighting

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  1. BMXCLAY

    BMXCLAY Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Considering on converting my 75 gallon tank to a reef tank. What would be a good lighting system for under $250?
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Since you're in the market for lighting, I'd suggest LED. Reef Breeders can recommend a model for your particular tank and desired inhabitants for a reasonable price. Also, their units seem to be getting a lot of good reviews.
     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    I have a great deal on Rapid DIY LEDs for only 475.00 with free shipping, Paid:603.00 organically in September. Never opened the box yet.
     
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  4. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    $250?
    GL with that, RB fixtures are awesome, Nooze's one would be perfect if you switched the led colors/numbers.
     
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  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I've been happy with my T5 HO lights. You can find a fixture for about what you want to spend. I got mine with the bulbs that came with it but plan on upgrading to ATI bulbs when it's time.....
     
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  6. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Mr.bill!!!!!! Your so anti-led, am I losing another member of the t5 club!?! Lol
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Well, since all my 3Reef heros have switched or have it in their plans... ::)

    Seriously, the technology and the market have improved dramatically in the past few months, and there are some very capable, reasonably priced units available. While I haven't yet switched, I have been doing some research.

    For the OP though, considering your tank size and budget, you might want to look around ebay or craigslist. You can usually find good deals on MH or T5 if you don't mind used products.
     
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    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Oh no I completely understand. Man I went from t5 to mh to led and then back to t5. Now thinking about going back to led again now seeing the fixtures that are coming out and DIY improvements.
     
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  9. swreefer

    swreefer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    $250 and 75G will not get you a lot of options, Taotronics and ReefBreders are very popular now, but if I'll have to buy my led now - I would consider fixture from RapidLed!
    Onyx by Rapid LED - Rapid LED
     
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  10. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    RB fixtures are far bette than the TT's and slightly better than the onyx... IMO
     
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