Coralife Aqualight, not cheap but worth it?

[Yukilovesfish]

Just ordered the Coralife Aqualight 24" 1x65W for my 20 gallon tank. Just wondering if you guys found it's truly worth the investment? BTW actually got it on sale at hellolights.com, ah the benefits of shopping online...

 

[Avalon]

I've been very happy with my 48" 4x65w. It does a great job.

 

[revfred]

I've used Aqualights on the larger tanks and really like them.

 

[Yukilovesfish]

I'm really psyched about getting it set up. Would you recommend leaving it on 10 hours or less?

 

[ecotank]

We usually go between 10-12 hours of light on our tanks. You do need to keep an eye on them to make sure your not giving too much light will result in algae. Simulating nature is really what it is all about so 10-12 is about normal.

 

[dss2004]

Love my 36 1X96w. If you get to choose the bulb get the 6700k it really looks great on the tank!!

 

[Lotus]

I think the Coralife units are one of the cheapest available! And they are nice. If you're serious about planted tanks, you'll soon discover that the lighting is expensive. I think we've spent about $500 on various light fixtures in the last few months

 

[foty89]

Need some light help

I am putting together a nice big 120 gallon aquarium, it will have a nice stand and canopy. I need to know what brands of PCF or T5 light fixtures will fit in a 48 inch hood. More specifically, ones that don't have side discharging fans, side air intakes or power cords and/or switches. You help is much appreciated.