should i keep the marineland led lights i just bought?

hart.thomas · 04/02/2012, 10:37 PM

hi not sure if ive ever really done anything on this forum i usually use livingreefs but im not getting to much info so i figured i would seek more help.

i just bought a 37 gallon cube tank dimensions 20x18x25. i also bought a marineland reef capable 18-24in led light. it was kind of an impulse buy and im not sure if it was the best idea. i want to have alot of rock and coral in the tank. but i cant afford buying a $300 and up light. im trying to find a good alternative. i have a odyssea 18" metal halide pendant that seems pretty good and its only $109. if thats good enough i could take back what i bought and use what i save to get a good skimmer. also heres a link to both lights

Odyssea Metal Halide Pendant

Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System

please help me make the right choice.

also if it helps as of now i have
2 clown fish one orange and one black
1 coral banded shrimp
1 red thorny starfish
1 condy anemone
1 coral beauty

troyman · 04/03/2012, 04:15 AM

i would go with halide for sure the marineland is not enough light

alton · 04/03/2012, 05:35 AM

The marineland will only light up half of the tank, so you will need two.

04/02/2012, 10:37 PM	#1
hart.thomas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MUNCIE, IN Posts: 91	should i keep the marineland led lights i just bought? hi not sure if ive ever really done anything on this forum i usually use livingreefs but im not getting to much info so i figured i would seek more help. i just bought a 37 gallon cube tank dimensions 20x18x25. i also bought a marineland reef capable 18-24in led light. it was kind of an impulse buy and im not sure if it was the best idea. i want to have alot of rock and coral in the tank. but i cant afford buying a $300 and up light. im trying to find a good alternative. i have a odyssea 18" metal halide pendant that seems pretty good and its only $109. if thats good enough i could take back what i bought and use what i save to get a good skimmer. also heres a link to both lights Odyssea Metal Halide Pendant Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System please help me make the right choice. also if it helps as of now i have 2 clown fish one orange and one black 1 coral banded shrimp 1 red thorny starfish 1 condy anemone 1 coral beauty

04/03/2012, 04:15 AM	#2
troyman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: troy ny Posts: 1,025	i would go with halide for sure the marineland is not enough light

04/03/2012, 05:35 AM	#3
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	The marineland will only light up half of the tank, so you will need two.