Lighting for 65 gallon softies tank

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Wolf74

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It's been awhile since I have had to purchase aquarium lighting and it's a little overwhelming looking at selections.

I recently purchased a 65 gallon (36 inch) tank. Love the size and think it will make an awesome DT. I am looking for mainly a softies tank so do not need to go overboard with the lighting. Something that will grow zoas, hammers, acans, ricordia and things like that.

I am not looking to spend a fortune. Have noticed that LED's are all the rage now so think I might try going that route. There are just so many variations and types out there. Where do you start and how do you make a final decision without screwing it up? I have read a bunch of forums but most people want full on reef's with SPS. Not easy to find forums just for softies.

Any insight would help.

Thanks
 
If you got the $$, Kessil, AI, and Radion are the big players. On a budget, AquaMaxx got pretty good reviews. $200 for 36-48 fixture. Current USA Orbit Marine Pro is good too.
 
Ocean Revive T-247-b will do the job. It's only about $170 and you will need only one light.
 
Pawel That Ocean Revive looks nice. The 65 has a center brace though. Would this block out some of the light?
 
Wolf74 said:
Pawel That Ocean Revive looks nice. The 65 has a center brace though. Would this block out some of the light?
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When I had center brace on my 72g I cut it out so I could use current USA lights. It did not effect the tank.
 
Those do look nice. Did not want to cut out my center brace though. I ended up going with two Kessil a160we's with controller. Got a great deal and think this will work out pretty good if I want to do some more tougher corals in the future. Thanks everyone
 
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