Reef friendly lights for 222 tank

[FaLong]

Hi,

I have a 2x2x2 display tank and and want to start adding corals. What lights shall I get?

The LFS suggested me to start with a Beamswork 60. Would it work or I need an special one given the 2 feet depth? 

[Clement Chen]

Depends on what type of corals u want to keep and ur budget

[FaLong]

Depends on what type of corals u want to keep and ur budget

I am a beginner, so I am not after the most complicate species and aiming for cost efficient technologies

[Clement Chen]

Beamswork is not very controllable and not full spectrum.

Can try Sanrise, or maxspect LED. Do look out for secondhand sales

[josephwzr]

I bought a 165w full spectrum dimmable led from ebay, good price, also for by 2x2x2 tank. Can try out

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[shy88devil]

I'm currently using a Maxspect Razor for my 2 ft cube tank. you can consider maybe ATI too.

[FaLong]

I'm currently using a Maxspect Razor for my 2 ft cube tank. you can consider maybe ATI too.

Does the Maxspect Razor fit a 2ft cube or I need to go for the nano model?

[shy88devil]

Does the Maxspect Razor fit a 2ft cube or I need to go for the nano model?

you can look out for a 120w model. the Nano 60w will not recommend as maybe not enough for 2ft cube

[FaLong]

you can look out for a 120w model. the Nano 60w will not recommend as maybe not enough for 2ft cube

I have checked on Maxspect website and the 120w Razor is 56cm/22'' length (with legs) and the 160w is 69cm/27'' length (with no legs). So I guess the 120w will be the perfect fit for my tank. Thanks!

[shy88devil]

I have checked on Maxspect website and the 120w Razor is 56cm/22'' length (with legs) and the 160w is 69cm/27'' length (with no legs). So I guess the 120w will be the perfect fit for my tank. Thanks!

Yep .. 120w is prefect for 2ft tanks .. happy reefing !

[kohanson]

I like the Maxspect as the slim profile looks really nice for the tank and I am currently using it. If budget allows, you may want to go for the AI Hydra.

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[xinde]

I'm also using maxspect razor 120W for my 2x2x2 , perfect fit! Also if you want to venture into corals that requires abit more light and spread , you can retrofit some T5 tubes at the side (I did that with great results so far) . So I guess it's a good buy since its flexible ! Or you can consider the ATI 6 tubes T5 set, it's a safe bet as T5s are proven and I've seen tanks with gorgeous sps-es in it. I think I saw a reefer selling at a good price at pasar malam ! Just sharing some thoughts