LED LIGHT Need Advise.... HELP!!!!

Hello This is my very first time going into a Forum.
I recently got my 55 gallon tank, Its a 48x13 Inch.
I really just know the basic and i need couching!
I want to grow soft coral. Nothing major, The LED lights at the store are 500$ Well.... I dont have that kind of money, I looked for LED light for Reef and theres is some for under 150$.

Offcourse the people at the store tell me that its no way in hell possible to grow anything (for the money).

My Friend got a similar for his 30 galllon tank and his doing fine.

HERE ARE THE FEATURES OF THIS LIGHT.

WILL IT WORK??????
THANKS

Size: 36-48 Inch

Marineland LED Double Bright Lighting System

LED Lighting Features:
17,000 Lifetime Hours
Slim stylized lighting profile
Illuminated by energy efficient LED's (75 Lumens per 1 watt LED)
(16) 1W Daylight LED's Totaling 1,200 Lumens
( 8 ) Lunar LED Lamps
Additional features:
Three Mode On/Off Switch: Allows you to provide a variety of lighting profiles including daytime, lunar and off positions.
Single Power Source: Low voltage power supply increases safety and peace of mind. Less cords, less clutter.
Flexible Mounting System: Stylish yet adjustable mounting legs offer flexibility in tank sizes. Adjustable to fit tanks 36" to 48" wide.
Polycarbonate Lens Shimmer Effect: Mimics underwater effect of sunlight

 

that light sucks!!!!
get this
reefbreeders

 

+1 it won't work

 

There are better options for an led,including some of the reefbreeders units.A 2or4 bulb t-5 light would also work well.

 

Your LFS sounds like they know what they're talking about. They are 100% correct and even the "reef capable" one is junk. What did they suggest you buy?

 

I have a Reef capable or too and I agree they are not good. Mine is used on my fuge because I like the lighting color better than a 6500 CFL

 

The People at the store said a light like this will do so!!!

48" - 52" EVO LED 3W by Green Element
The EVO LED 3W LED fixture provides a high quality, energy efficient light fixture that shimmers though that water. Use the 10000K white LED during the day and the Actinic Blue 460nm LED during the night. The EVO LED is a sleek and contemporary light fixture that will make any other aquarium light look dull. Long lasting LEDs with no bulb replacement required.
Extendable brackets - 48"-52" (120 - 132 cm)
Super energy efficient marine and freshwater aquarium lighting. No bulb replacement required.
Features:
Dimensions - 47.75” x 5.00” x 1.00”
Brackets add 0.65" in height
Includes 32 LEDs
4320 Lumen
3W watt LEDs
24x 10000K LEDs
8x Actinic 460nm LEDs
Slim and contemporary light design
2 mode on / off function for day and night use
Extendable bracket - 48"-52" max extend
110V - 220V


Will this work?????????

 

If your not planning on having hard to keep corals why spend the extra money for an led? I would go with a t5. Aqua traders sells them cheap.

 

You should check out Reef Breeders new controllable fixtures. I'm in the market for LED's too and this is one that I'm considering.

 

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