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Hello everyone!
I have a well-established IM Nuvo 40 that is predominately LPS/Softies with a clam and some RBTAs. I have had a Chinese LED fixture over it for the past few years and it's decent, but I would like to upgrade. Historically, I bought a Halo pendant, but didn't like the coverage (the corners of the table were too dim and there was a lot of shadowing). I switched back to my old fixture and sold that one.
I was looking for an affordable lighting option, as my wife gave me a budget. Last week I purchased a AI Prime HD, which I was reassured by the guy @MarineDepot would be sufficient for my tank and me wanting to try some SPS corals towards the top of the tank. I love the light, however, there is significant shading with it. I thought about adding a few T5s to it, but then I would need to build a canopy to hide them and I would be sinking more money into that, when another fixture may be a better option.
Does anyone have any recommendations on reasonably priced fixtures or a hybrid? I also considered switching to halide/t5 combo, as I can get a reasonably priced fixture, but thought it would be over kill for my tank and the energy consumption wouldn't be worth it.
I have a well-established IM Nuvo 40 that is predominately LPS/Softies with a clam and some RBTAs. I have had a Chinese LED fixture over it for the past few years and it's decent, but I would like to upgrade. Historically, I bought a Halo pendant, but didn't like the coverage (the corners of the table were too dim and there was a lot of shadowing). I switched back to my old fixture and sold that one.
I was looking for an affordable lighting option, as my wife gave me a budget. Last week I purchased a AI Prime HD, which I was reassured by the guy @MarineDepot would be sufficient for my tank and me wanting to try some SPS corals towards the top of the tank. I love the light, however, there is significant shading with it. I thought about adding a few T5s to it, but then I would need to build a canopy to hide them and I would be sinking more money into that, when another fixture may be a better option.
Does anyone have any recommendations on reasonably priced fixtures or a hybrid? I also considered switching to halide/t5 combo, as I can get a reasonably priced fixture, but thought it would be over kill for my tank and the energy consumption wouldn't be worth it.