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 Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank

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PostSubject: Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank   Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank Icon_minitime5/25/2012, 3:08 pm
I'm in a small budget and i'm looking for led strips to make it a little cheaper,but i really don't know what to get, please need some advice.
Thanks! :)
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I would save and get the best lights possible for a reef!If not it will cost you more money in the long run! Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank 772341 usafishbox
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PostSubject: Re: Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank   Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank Icon_minitime5/26/2012, 5:10 pm
do you plan to do corals, or no corals? that will make a big difference. i'd get a aqualife with some ati or gisemann bulbs.
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PostSubject: Re: Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank   Need help choosing lighting for a 55g reef tank Icon_minitime5/27/2012, 2:49 pm
Yes, I want to get some corals, I been looking at these two:

TaoTronics Aquarium Coral Reef Tank White Blue LED Lamb Grow Light 120W
$189.99 @ amazon.com or

Reef Light 3w LED Aquarium Coral Grow Lighting Atinic Blue Moon and Bright White
Reef Light LED Aquarium Grow Lighting Products Full spectrum: Blue 450m-455nm White 12000k-14500k Epistar, Bridgelux 3 Watt LED Bulbs CE & RoHs Approved Two rows, 24pcs in all, 3w/pc, 50000h Exterior color: black/silver sandblasting Control blue and white separately Energy saving and environmentally friendly for $369.99 48" 100 watts total @ ebay.com.

What do you guys think?
sorry I can't give any links yet.

Thanks Again
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