Help me pick my Reef lights. I am stuck! PLEASE HELP!

[Andrew_B]

I don't think the 48" is necessary on a 48" tank. With optics, you're really wasting about 12" of that fixture since it's going to be shining on the glass. I think Omar (semper) sells the value reefbreeder fixtures for 180.00, who is obviously local and don't have to wait for the company to process the order. I hear they can have some lengthy wait times. If I were you, I would get 2 of those value fixtures or one of the photon 32" fixtures. I really think that 48 is just going to be a huge pita when it comes to cleaning algae of the side panels of glass.

The controller on the photon series is nice, but the value fixtures do have 2 plugs for each channel (blue and whites). I would spend 360.00 on the 2 lights, and another 100 on a reefkeeper controller for its other uses (auto top off, temp control, powerheads) than spend 450-500 on a light with a built in controller that only does your lights.

[semper]

I have 2 value fixtures over my 95 wave tank. Like I said you are welcome to drop by sometime and see them in person. However if you are going the photon route the 32 is a much better option. you will have more spillage with the 48". Let me know either way. I have a photon 32 in stock right now as well.

[Tommy Gether]

I have 2 value fixtures over my 95 wave tank. Like I said you are welcome to drop by sometime and see them in person. However if you are going the photon route the 32 is a much better option. you will have more spillage with the 48". Let me know either way. I have a photon 32 in stock right now as well.

ok cool,, i been kinda busy i will get with you to check out how the look,, and i think i am gonna go with the duals and a controller

[ChuckS]

Semper, what is your price on the Photon 32? And what optics are available/recommended? I'm looking at this for a standard 48" 75 gallon with a mixture of corals.

[semper]

Photon 32 is $450. Standard optics will work fine for 75. Great light for your mixed reef.

[Stickboy97]

Have seen lots of great results with the reef breeders lights on Reef Central. You can go on their website under lighting & equipment a do a search... lots of info.