Help me decide on LED for Fluval Edge 6g

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I'm cycling a fluval edge 6g for my office with the intention of having a nano reef. I know light upgrade is a must.
I'm having a lot of trouble deciding between:

1) Kessil a80 Tuna Blue
2) Sbox Sprite reef nano
3) Reef Breeders Nano-Plus

Anyone have experience with both of these lights? either?
Any other options I should be considering?
 
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The a80 might be overkill, you can get away with a smaller one I believe.
Mike Herman won't send me a sprite Nanao to test out for free, so I really don't know.
The biggest difference between the two brands will be color. Kessil Look Vs SB look , Aqua Vs Royal blue.
 
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The a80 might be overkill, you can get away with a smaller one I believe.
Mike Herman won't send me a sprite Nanao to test out for free, so I really don't know.
The biggest difference between the two brands will be color. Kessil Look Vs SB look , Aqua Vs Royal blue.
Thanks for the info.
Look into the reef breeders nano lights. I have 2 on my 15 gallon and its more than enough light for anything I want to keep
RB Nano light added to list of choices, thanks.
Were you referring to the 'touch' or 'plus' model?
 
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Ever look at the nanobox lights? Really slick and customizable with the bluefish controller. All hand made with awesome customer service
Thanks. I did see those before, and they're very nice. However, I'm trying to stay under $200
 

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Thanks for the info.

RB Nano light added to list of choices, thanks.
Were you referring to the 'touch' or 'plus' model?
I have the touch model. Went with that because it was a little cheaper and worked for what I needed. I think the spread is probably a little better since the fixture has 3 "pucks". The white and blue channels each dim in increments from 0-10
 

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Thanks. I did see those before, and they're very nice. However, I'm trying to stay under $200
Plenty of people selling on nano reef for about $200. Which is cheaper long term bc gooseneck and controller are included which is an additional $130 if you went A80
 
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