Lighting Recommendations for 4' tank

mpovell · Tuesday at 1:44 PM

I'm getting my Christmas wish list together and thinking about lights. Any recommendations for an Innovative Marine 100 INT (48" x 24" x 20") would be appreciated. The tank is about 3 months old, so I'm just getting into the hobby. I want quality, but reasonably priced quality, if that's possible.

Thanks in advance!

wrxryan · Tuesday at 2:28 PM

Nicrew

MadReefer · Tuesday at 3:39 PM

I use Smart Farm from Amazon on my 4 foot tank. They work well and only downside is no app. You need to use the remote or adjust on the light itself. It does use WIFI as one light can be set as master and other as slave. So when you set the master it automatically sets the slave.

Boehmtown · Tuesday at 4:34 PM

I've had amazing results with quanta bars or Helix bars as they are called now

The Gooch · Wednesday at 10:52 AM

What do you plan on growing?

mpovell · Wednesday at 11:53 AM

The Gooch said:
What do you plan on growing?

I'm starting easy, probably GSP, Zoas, and Pulsing Xenia for now.

The Gooch · Wednesday at 8:23 PM

mpovell said:
I'm starting easy, probably GSP, Zoas, and Pulsing Xenia for now.

With low light demanding corals like this there is no need to break the bank. A pair of noop k7 would be amazing and cheap on a tank with those inhabitants.

reefsandrotts · Thursday at 8:23 AM

I have the nicrew 100's gen 2 with controller on a 60 breeder.

Salted · Thursday at 10:49 AM

I see this recommended often; Amazon.com. Pair of them would suit your tank fine.

Suggestion. Many reefers start with gsp and pulsing Xenia only to end up regretting it as they move on to more advanced corals. Both become invasive, with gsp being quite difficult to remove from the system. I’m in that position now. If you’re going to get either, put them on their own isolated rock for now and see where the hobby takes you. If you’re near 07834 I’d be happy to give you some starter mushrooms.

mpovell · 2026-11-06T12:41:48-0500

Salted said:
I see this recommended often; Amazon.com. Pair of them would suit your tank fine.

Suggestion. Many reefers start with gsp and pulsing Xenia only to end up regretting it as they move on to more advanced corals. Both become invasive, with gsp being quite difficult to remove from the system. I’m in that position now. If you’re going to get either, put them on their own isolated rock for now and see where the hobby takes you. If you’re near 07834 I’d be happy to give you some starter mushrooms.

Thanks for the offer. I'm down in South Jersey, so not that convenient to get to the Parsipany area. Really appreciate it, though.

hans24hrs · 2026-11-07T05:16:33-0500

mpovell said:
I'm starting easy, probably GSP, Zoas, and Pulsing Xenia for now.

A word of advise. Think long term when selecting coral, and fish for that matter. There is nothing wrong with GSP or Xenia...... but it can take over a tank very fast and can be very cumbersome to remove/ stop from spreading. GSP can be isolated easier, but still run the fish off it spreading. Just figured I would give you a heads up so you are frustrated 6 months from now.

hans24hrs · 2026-11-07T05:17:41-0500

Salted said:
I see this recommended often; Amazon.com. Pair of them would suit your tank fine.

Suggestion. Many reefers start with gsp and pulsing Xenia only to end up regretting it as they move on to more advanced corals. Both become invasive, with gsp being quite difficult to remove from the system. I’m in that position now. If you’re going to get either, put them on their own isolated rock for now and see where the hobby takes you. If you’re near 07834 I’d be happy to give you some starter mushrooms.

Didn't see you posted this before I said the same thing lol

Lighting Recommendations for 4' tank

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