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    Default Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    I’m looking to upgrade my lighting on a 6 ft (72”) tank. Im looking for a nice led setup to just light the fish. There will be no plants so I do not need anything super complex. I’ve found a ton of 36” and 48” fixtures but nothing that is the full length of the tank. Any recommendations on some decent setups that won’t break the bank?
    Thanks for your help

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    Beamsworks are reasonable lights .I use them on many of my tanks .
    I like using 2 @ 36 but they do offer 72 inch units.
    I like the DA FSPEC myself and even use a $5 ebay dimmer with mine ..
    https://www.amazon.com/BeamsWork-FSP.../dp/B01LFF07EC

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Aqua illumination Prime FW . Can probably get away with two

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    if it is just to see the discus, you could make your own with cheap rgb led light you buy on ebay or amazon ?
    this was my diy light

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Thanks what I have currently. Now that I have happy discus I want something to bring out their color more

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    Pretty fish tim

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick4802 View Post
    Pretty fish tim
    Thx , that’s when they were small
    I also upgraded my led light , but from a dutch company

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by coralbandit View Post
    Beamsworks are reasonable lights .I use them on many of my tanks .
    I like using 2 @ 36 but they do offer 72 inch units.
    I like the DA FSPEC myself and even use a $5 ebay dimmer with mine ..
    https://www.amazon.com/BeamsWork-FSP.../dp/B01LFF07EC

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    I'm with coralbandit, Beamsworks DA Fspec are great lights but I would recommend this dimmer / timer combo.

    https://smile.amazon.com/Timer-Modul...s%2C157&sr=8-1

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    I’d recommend going with a 48” Fluval plant 3.0. Yes it’s a little more than some others, but the light is customizable via Bluetooth and you can really dial in any look you desire, including customizing the light to bring out certain colors in your particular fish. We spend a ton on fish why not see them at their best?

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    I’m running two 72” 21LED fixtures with their dimmer/timers and love them. My tank is a 245 that is 28” deep and the lights are at around 35-40% power. No fans, and pretty much splash proof. However I did move them up off the rim to make tank maintenance easier. Did not need to increase power. Fixtures are light and do not sag.59C84FA6-4663-4317-9792-6EF4A1DC4E7A.jpeg
    This is what they look like.

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Also looking for LED lights for fish only on a 72" tank. Anyone have any ideas for non-bar lights? I am leaning to AI prime FW, but seems expensive for a tank that doesn't have plants.

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Would one 48 inch be enough. Or two 36 inch needed

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    i've used current usa, run two from either side, but if beamswork are similar, i'd try those, a LOT cheaper.

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    I use 2 hygger 957 led fixtures. 1 36” the other 30” and they work fine. My tanks a 180.

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    Default Re: Led Lighting on a 72” tank

    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick4802 View Post
    Thanks what I have currently. Now that I have happy discus I want something to bring out their color more
    I have three different makes of LED lights over my discus tanks, but the Finnex one seems to bring out the best color on the fish.
    At my age, everything is irritating.

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