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can anyone tell me if this light is a good deal and if it will work with soft coral and anemone Thanks

36" T5 HO Aquarium Light Plant Freshwater 78W 2x 6700K - eBay (item 290465605361 end time Sep-18-10 06:26:30 PDT)

 

eBay lights are hit or miss for the most part. Most reefers say "stay away from eBay." Just my 2 cents.

 

its a oddysea fixture. I think it will work with soft coral, I have one and was using it grow plants but swapped it for my hagen glo one. Personally I think it under drives the bulbs which is why my plant growth is alot better with the glo.

If you have the money I would get another fixture, but I suppose you could use that one until you get a better one since its dirt cheap.


I have reservations about using it with a anemone, based on tank shape and species.

 

If you want a good budget light go with the nova extreme pro they are good and will get your foot in the door for reef lighting for a lot less then others like ATI.

My .02

 

I agree with Sostoudt, those fixtures usually really under perform compared to other similar systems. Personally, if I had to, I would use it for soft corals only. Keep in mind that soft corals and anemones have vastly different care requirements. If that's what you want, you shouldn't get a light based upon growing soft corals, but based upon keeping an anemone long term.

 

what do you recommed low budget for anemone

 

Do you have the anemone now?

 

no but I got clowns so it would be cool to get one

 

Cool but expensive. If you don't have one now, you don't NEED the light now. Save up and buy a decent light. Buying crap will just get you into crap later on. Don't skimp on lights.

 

so how about an inexpensive recomendation ..thats not crap of course