Cheapest way to light 180 gallon 6 ft aquarium

[Fishguy679]

I need to know the absolute cheapest way to light a 180 gallon 6 ft tank. I was going to buy 2 30 inch lights for it but I cant find any 30 inch lights under 40 dollars and i don't want to spend 80 dollars on lighting. So at way to light it for really cheap? Btw I don't plan on getting plants or anything I just need light to view the fish. Also if you know something I can buy to light it cheaper, please include links.

 

[reefman]

I have this (the 48" one) over my 180 and it lights it well.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/ET-6500K-0-50...b26&pid=100463&rk=1&rkt=1&&varId=410947941435

 

[reefman]

Here's a pic to show you

 

[monkeybike]

joey02 did a video with those led tape lights, I tried them on my 180, they lit up the tank pretty well

 

[reefman]

I actually tried this it wasn't all that great

 

[Fishguy679]

He rain gutter light seems like a good idea, I might end up doing that, what led strips would I get? And why do you think it wasn't all that great?

 

[Fishguy679]

I have this (the 48" one) over my 180 and it lights it well.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/ET-6500K-0-50...b26&pid=100463&rk=1&rkt=1&&varId=410947941435

I also might end up just getting one of these. Is there any version thats even cheaper or is he one in the link the least expensive one.

 

[Yohanon]

You never know what you'll find on craigslist

 

[Fishguy679]

You never know what you'll find on craigslist

I checked Cregslist they have nothing good in my area for lighting and I'd rather get a new light anyway.

 

[Yohanon]

I checked Cregslist they have nothing good in my area for lighting and I'd rather get a new light anyway.

About the cheapest I can think of would be a 4' fluorescent shop light hung from the ceiling