5 Best budget reef Lighting on Amazon<\/span><\/h2>\nLighting a reef tank these days can get very expensive. If you are not on a budget and want a high end LED to bring out the colors and growth of your corals, there are many options available for you. There is no shortage of expensive lights on the market.<\/p>\n
But for those of us who are not looking to break the bank and still have a great LED light, don\u2019t worry you have plenty of options too.<\/p>\n
There are several different LED aquarium lights on Amazon that are suitable for a reef tank. They won\u2019t bring the high-end quality of some of the top brands in the market, but they are considerably cheaper and do a great job in my opinion.<\/p>\n
Today I will show you the 5 Best cheap reef LED lighting on Amazon. I have personally used these products and will show you my reviews with the pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n
\n- Viparspectra<\/a><\/li>\n
- MICMOL<\/a><\/li>\n
- Kessil A80<\/a><\/li>\n
- Current USA Orbit<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fluval Sea Nano<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
1. Viparspectra 165W Full Spectrum<\/a><\/h3>\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B07SHR6HW1&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=salttankrep-20&language=en_US\")
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<\/figure>\nI have listed the Viparspectra LED<\/a> as my top choice for a few reasons. First is the light quality for the price. It\u2019s tough to beat it.<\/p>\nAlso, this light is timer controlled and dimmable. It comes with a remote and is easy to use. The light is 165 watt and has 55 LED\u2019s that are 3 Watt each.<\/p>\n
It is suitable for all coral types including LPS and SPS. I have been using this light for over 2 years and have had zero issues with it.<\/p>\n
This light is easy to install using the included mounting cables. If you have a canopy on your tank, they will fit underneath and be hidden. If not, you can hang from the ceiling or any other mounting rails or bracket.<\/p>\n
This light is also available in a 300-watt model<\/a>. So if you have a larger tank, this makes a great option.<\/p>\nFeatures and specs:<\/p>\n
\n- Programmable for sunrise, sunset and is great for acclimating new corals to the light<\/li>\n
- High-Intensity 3W Bridgelux\/Epileds LEDs. (55 led\u2019s x 3w)<\/li>\n
- Great for all coral types<\/li>\n
- 90-degree lens angle<\/li>\n
- Lifespan: 100,000 hours<\/li>\n
- Dimensions: 16\u00d78.5\u00d72.4inches<\/li>\n
- Weight: 6.8 lbs<\/li>\n
- Avg. Power Draw: 105W\u00b13%<\/li>\n
- Use the control knob or included remote for all settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Actual customer reviews from Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019ve had these lights for three weeks and so far they are AWESOME. The corals look beautiful and the color spectrum is great.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI purchased three of these for my 240-gallon reef tank and they work incredibly well.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGot 2 of the 165W version for my 90-gallon tank and it is perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
\n- Great quality for the price<\/li>\n
- Controllable with remote<\/li>\n
- Suitable for all coral types<\/li>\n
- Fans are quiet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- Can not be daisy-chained<\/li>\n
- Each light requires it\u2019s own remote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: If the Viparspectra is out of stock, the Wills or Phlizon are similar options.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2. MICMOL Smart LED<\/a><\/h3>\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B075Q8LDX3&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=salttankrep-20&language=en_US\")
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MICMOL Smart LED<\/a> is another great light at an affordable cost. This light has many features and is available in different sizes to fit a variety of tank sizes.<\/p>\nIt is suitable for all coral types, even SPS corals will grow great. I really like the look of this light, it is slim and modern looking on your tank. The controller is easy to use and has many different settings.<\/p>\n
The overall wattage will vary based on the size of the light you choose. For example, the AA-600 model is 48 watts and the AA-900 model is 72 watts. The extendable legs will fit a range of tank trim sizes.<\/p>\n
Features and specs:<\/p>\n
\n- Fits rimmed and rimless tanks<\/li>\n
- Great for all coral types<\/li>\n
- All aluminum modeled body design<\/li>\n
- No fan needed for cooling<\/li>\n
- AA-600 dimensions: 22 x 5 x 0.4 inches<\/li>\n
- AA-600 weight: 2.6 pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This light is available in 4 different sizes.<\/p>\n
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\n MICMOL – Smart LED Aquarium Light, Aqua Air AA-600 Marine 48W, 24~36″, Programmable Timer Sunrise Sunset Full Spectrum for Saltwater Marine Coral Reef Fish Tank <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n- AA-600 48W Only 11mm (0.4″), Super thin Smart led aquarium light fashion design and great for saltwater marine reef coral LPS SPS fish tank.<\/li>\n
- Super bright LEDs, the real HD full spectrum building 7 bands which comes colorful spectrum of spectral combinations to fit your tank.<\/li>\n
- Smart Controller with timer, sunrise, sunset, lightning, 3 channel adjust intensity with 6 timer points, touch switches easy to control.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Actual customer reviews from Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cAwesome awesome awesome light! My coral love it!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAffordable and looks great!\u201d \u201cFor the price I don\u2019t believe I could have gotten anything as attractive looking or as functional as this light.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
\n- Modern looking design<\/li>\n
- LED\u2019s produce great shimmer<\/li>\n
- Smart controller<\/li>\n
- Fanless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- Auto mode doesn\u2019t completely turn off light when set to 0<\/li>\n
- Screws on adjustment bracket seem weak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Kessil A80 Tuna Blue LED<\/a><\/h3>\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B01LW8U9QP&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=salttankrep-20&language=en_US\")
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If you have a smaller nano reef tank, the Kessil A80<\/a> is a great choice. This light is suitable for tanks up to 24\u2033 wide. My recommendation is for use up to a 10 to 15-gallon tank. For tanks larger than that you will need multiple units.<\/p>\nKessil is a top brand and is well known for its quality and service. All of the Kessil LED lighting units<\/a> are great and you really can\u2019t go wrong with them. One of the nice things about the A80 is you will get that great water shimmer that Kessil is known for.<\/p>\nMy current reef tank is run by the Kessil A160\u2019s<\/a> and I have no complaints at all about them.<\/p>\nFeatures and specs include:<\/p>\n
\n- Best suited for small nano tanks with low light demand corals<\/a><\/li>\n
- Modern looking design<\/li>\n
- Light coverage 14\u2033- 24\u2033<\/li>\n
- Compatible with the Kessil Spectral Controller<\/a><\/li>\n
- Color and intensity knobs are easy to adjust<\/li>\n
- Full-spectrum lighting<\/li>\n
- No fan \u2013 quiet operation<\/li>\n
- Durable and long-lasting<\/li>\n
- Dimensions: 0.98\u2033 x 4.88\u2033<\/li>\n
- Weight: 0.88 pounds<\/li>\n
- Power use: 15 watts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
1. Viparspectra 165W Full Spectrum<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nI have listed the Viparspectra LED<\/a> as my top choice for a few reasons. First is the light quality for the price. It\u2019s tough to beat it.<\/p>\nAlso, this light is timer controlled and dimmable. It comes with a remote and is easy to use. The light is 165 watt and has 55 LED\u2019s that are 3 Watt each.<\/p>\n
It is suitable for all coral types including LPS and SPS. I have been using this light for over 2 years and have had zero issues with it.<\/p>\n
This light is easy to install using the included mounting cables. If you have a canopy on your tank, they will fit underneath and be hidden. If not, you can hang from the ceiling or any other mounting rails or bracket.<\/p>\n
This light is also available in a 300-watt model<\/a>. So if you have a larger tank, this makes a great option.<\/p>\nFeatures and specs:<\/p>\n
\n- Programmable for sunrise, sunset and is great for acclimating new corals to the light<\/li>\n
- High-Intensity 3W Bridgelux\/Epileds LEDs. (55 led\u2019s x 3w)<\/li>\n
- Great for all coral types<\/li>\n
- 90-degree lens angle<\/li>\n
- Lifespan: 100,000 hours<\/li>\n
- Dimensions: 16\u00d78.5\u00d72.4inches<\/li>\n
- Weight: 6.8 lbs<\/li>\n
- Avg. Power Draw: 105W\u00b13%<\/li>\n
- Use the control knob or included remote for all settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Actual customer reviews from Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019ve had these lights for three weeks and so far they are AWESOME. The corals look beautiful and the color spectrum is great.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI purchased three of these for my 240-gallon reef tank and they work incredibly well.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGot 2 of the 165W version for my 90-gallon tank and it is perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
\n- Great quality for the price<\/li>\n
- Controllable with remote<\/li>\n
- Suitable for all coral types<\/li>\n
- Fans are quiet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- Can not be daisy-chained<\/li>\n
- Each light requires it\u2019s own remote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: If the Viparspectra is out of stock, the Wills or Phlizon are similar options.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2. MICMOL Smart LED<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMICMOL Smart LED<\/a> is another great light at an affordable cost. This light has many features and is available in different sizes to fit a variety of tank sizes.<\/p>\nIt is suitable for all coral types, even SPS corals will grow great. I really like the look of this light, it is slim and modern looking on your tank. The controller is easy to use and has many different settings.<\/p>\n
The overall wattage will vary based on the size of the light you choose. For example, the AA-600 model is 48 watts and the AA-900 model is 72 watts. The extendable legs will fit a range of tank trim sizes.<\/p>\n
Features and specs:<\/p>\n
\n- Fits rimmed and rimless tanks<\/li>\n
- Great for all coral types<\/li>\n
- All aluminum modeled body design<\/li>\n
- No fan needed for cooling<\/li>\n
- AA-600 dimensions: 22 x 5 x 0.4 inches<\/li>\n
- AA-600 weight: 2.6 pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This light is available in 4 different sizes.<\/p>\n
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\n MICMOL – Smart LED Aquarium Light, Aqua Air AA-600 Marine 48W, 24~36″, Programmable Timer Sunrise Sunset Full Spectrum for Saltwater Marine Coral Reef Fish Tank <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n- AA-600 48W Only 11mm (0.4″), Super thin Smart led aquarium light fashion design and great for saltwater marine reef coral LPS SPS fish tank.<\/li>\n
- Super bright LEDs, the real HD full spectrum building 7 bands which comes colorful spectrum of spectral combinations to fit your tank.<\/li>\n
- Smart Controller with timer, sunrise, sunset, lightning, 3 channel adjust intensity with 6 timer points, touch switches easy to control.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Actual customer reviews from Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cAwesome awesome awesome light! My coral love it!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAffordable and looks great!\u201d \u201cFor the price I don\u2019t believe I could have gotten anything as attractive looking or as functional as this light.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/p>\n
\n- Modern looking design<\/li>\n
- LED\u2019s produce great shimmer<\/li>\n
- Smart controller<\/li>\n
- Fanless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/p>\n
\n- Auto mode doesn\u2019t completely turn off light when set to 0<\/li>\n
- Screws on adjustment bracket seem weak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Kessil A80 Tuna Blue LED<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIf you have a smaller nano reef tank, the Kessil A80<\/a> is a great choice. This light is suitable for tanks up to 24\u2033 wide. My recommendation is for use up to a 10 to 15-gallon tank. For tanks larger than that you will need multiple units.<\/p>\nKessil is a top brand and is well known for its quality and service. All of the Kessil LED lighting units<\/a> are great and you really can\u2019t go wrong with them. One of the nice things about the A80 is you will get that great water shimmer that Kessil is known for.<\/p>\nMy current reef tank is run by the Kessil A160\u2019s<\/a> and I have no complaints at all about them.<\/p>\nFeatures and specs include:<\/p>\n
\n- Best suited for small nano tanks with low light demand corals<\/a><\/li>\n
- Modern looking design<\/li>\n
- Light coverage 14\u2033- 24\u2033<\/li>\n
- Compatible with the Kessil Spectral Controller<\/a><\/li>\n
- Color and intensity knobs are easy to adjust<\/li>\n
- Full-spectrum lighting<\/li>\n
- No fan \u2013 quiet operation<\/li>\n
- Durable and long-lasting<\/li>\n
- Dimensions: 0.98\u2033 x 4.88\u2033<\/li>\n
- Weight: 0.88 pounds<\/li>\n
- Power use: 15 watts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nI have listed the Viparspectra LED<\/a> as my top choice for a few reasons. First is the light quality for the price. It\u2019s tough to beat it.<\/p>\n Also, this light is timer controlled and dimmable. It comes with a remote and is easy to use. The light is 165 watt and has 55 LED\u2019s that are 3 Watt each.<\/p>\n It is suitable for all coral types including LPS and SPS. I have been using this light for over 2 years and have had zero issues with it.<\/p>\n This light is easy to install using the included mounting cables. If you have a canopy on your tank, they will fit underneath and be hidden. If not, you can hang from the ceiling or any other mounting rails or bracket.<\/p>\n This light is also available in a 300-watt model<\/a>. So if you have a larger tank, this makes a great option.<\/p>\n Features and specs:<\/p>\n Actual customer reviews from Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve had these lights for three weeks and so far they are AWESOME. The corals look beautiful and the color spectrum is great.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI purchased three of these for my 240-gallon reef tank and they work incredibly well.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGot 2 of the 165W version for my 90-gallon tank and it is perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n Pros:<\/p>\n Cons:<\/p>\n Note: If the Viparspectra is out of stock, the Wills or Phlizon are similar options.\u00a0<\/p>\n It is suitable for all coral types, even SPS corals will grow great. I really like the look of this light, it is slim and modern looking on your tank. The controller is easy to use and has many different settings.<\/p>\n The overall wattage will vary based on the size of the light you choose. For example, the AA-600 model is 48 watts and the AA-900 model is 72 watts. The extendable legs will fit a range of tank trim sizes.<\/p>\n Features and specs:<\/p>\n This light is available in 4 different sizes.<\/p>\n Actual customer reviews from Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAwesome awesome awesome light! My coral love it!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAffordable and looks great!\u201d \u201cFor the price I don\u2019t believe I could have gotten anything as attractive looking or as functional as this light.\u201d<\/p>\n Pros:<\/p>\n Cons:<\/p>\n Kessil is a top brand and is well known for its quality and service. All of the Kessil LED lighting units<\/a> are great and you really can\u2019t go wrong with them. One of the nice things about the A80 is you will get that great water shimmer that Kessil is known for.<\/p>\n My current reef tank is run by the Kessil A160\u2019s<\/a> and I have no complaints at all about them.<\/p>\n Features and specs include:<\/p>\n\n
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2. MICMOL Smart LED<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n MICMOL – Smart LED Aquarium Light, Aqua Air AA-600 Marine 48W, 24~36″, Programmable Timer Sunrise Sunset Full Spectrum for Saltwater Marine Coral Reef Fish Tank <\/a><\/p>\n\n
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3. Kessil A80 Tuna Blue LED<\/a><\/h3>\n
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