Opinion on lighting

[ThaGlasMan1]

Was wondering if this particular light is sufficient for coral growth...

MICMOL - Smart LED Aquarium Light, Aqua Air, Dimmable Programmable Timer Sunrise Sunset Full Spectrum for Saltwater Coral Reef Fish Marine and Freshwater Shrimp Planted Fish Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075Q8NVNB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_5EZ9NXDWQA2S9AYVB6ZP?psc=1

 

[Steve Burton]

I have no experience with this one but I wouldn't expect much, seems a high price for features but only 72watts. I think most black boxes are @ 165watts.

 

[ThaGlasMan1]

Thx.. I was wondering what wattage I should be looking for! Thx a lot.

 

[timeconsumer]

It really matters what you're trying to keepm what the dimensions of your tank are, and what sort of expectations you have. I have some softies, macros, and RFAs under a piece of junk $40, 20w led fixture on a 24"x12"x12" tank. I'm not exactly exploding with growth, but things are going along just fine.

 

[ThaGlasMan1]

I have a 75 gal and a 36 gal bowfront, and at the moment I have a lot of softies, and a couple bta's. I'm wanting to get torches, Hammers, and more sophisticated coral eventually... and I want to have the colors "pop".
Right now I have current loop lights on both tanks, but not getting any growth out of anything. Not even the zoas.

 

[Billldg]

Its not about the wattage, its about the Par and spectrum. I also can't help you on that particular light, as I do not use it. Corals depend on Par readings, depending on what you are looking to keep. Are you looking to keep Softies/LPS or SPS? I have 4, and soon, 5 Radion XR15 G5 Blues in a Hybrid on my tank When you go with off brand lights, the info is less specific, and, truly a guess unfortunately. Have yo looked at the AI lighting? They have the backing of Ecotech and a ton of info on the light. Did I mention they are far cheaper than most.