Last post about new lights.

[sheeb]

going into a 25g lagoon, dimensionsL:
Outside DIMS: Length 23.62” Width: 19.68” Height: 11.8”
Display DIMS: Length 23” Width: 15.87” Height: 11.8”

my 2 light options:
1 Kessil :
2 of these:

or two of these. I really like the gooseneck look
please tell me out of these 3 would be best, thanks. sorry this is a new thread, I wanted to keep it organized

 

[Timfish]

Your links seem to be broken so without any information I'd say the one fits your budget better

 

[BanjoBandito]

While the kessil A80s are a better brand and more reliable, they don't put down much PAR. At the sandbed in a 12" deep tank I think you can get maybe 50 PAR out of them. You need to decide what you'll be doing with this tank. If you want corals I would highly suggest trying to find a used AI Prime and arm in the classifieds, or something similar. I dont have experience with the other two lights. I will comment though both are 30w compared to the Kessil 15w light so you aren't comparing apples to apples. The larger "black box" will give you more spread and coverage where as the Nicrew will give you a more concentrated light (spot light) source. Most of the time the knock off lights use a cheaper LED array and have bad heat sinks, so if you do go with one of those just watch those issues.

Here are some review threads to consider for the non-kessil lights:

Nano Build - A029 aquaknight 30w review and opinions.

So the last thing I need to start my nano tank is a light. I understand you get what you pay for in this business. I've read and seen a few reviews on the aquaknight a029. Does anyone have any experience with this particular light? If so I would love to here your experience with it. Sorry for...

www.reef2reef.com

https://www.ubuy.vn/en/product/1B23...light-with-dual-channel-wired-controller-nano (has a PAR chart in the images w/ spread)

 

[Saltydog22]

going into a 25g lagoon, dimensionsL:
Outside DIMS: Length 23.62” Width: 19.68” Height: 11.8”
Display DIMS: Length 23” Width: 15.87” Height: 11.8”

my 2 light options:
1 Kessil :
2 of these:

or two of these. I really like the gooseneck look
please tell me out of these 3 would be best, thanks. sorry this is a new thread, I wanted to keep it organized

those are good

 

[sheeb]

While the kessil A80s are a better brand and more reliable, they don't put down much PAR. At the sandbed in a 12" deep tank I think you can get maybe 50 PAR out of them. You need to decide what you'll be doing with this tank. If you want corals I would highly suggest trying to find a used AI Prime and arm in the classifieds, or something similar. I dont have experience with the other two lights. I will comment though both are 30w compared to the Kessil 15w light so you aren't comparing apples to apples. The larger "black box" will give you more spread and coverage where as the Nicrew will give you a more concentrated light (spot light) source. Most of the time the knock off lights use a cheaper LED array and have bad heat sinks, so if you do go with one of those just watch those issues.

Here are some review threads to consider for the non-kessil lights:

Nano Build - A029 aquaknight 30w review and opinions.

So the last thing I need to start my nano tank is a light. I understand you get what you pay for in this business. I've read and seen a few reviews on the aquaknight a029. Does anyone have any experience with this particular light? If so I would love to here your experience with it. Sorry for...

www.reef2reef.com

https://www.ubuy.vn/en/product/1B23...light-with-dual-channel-wired-controller-nano (has a PAR chart in the images w/ spread)

How about 1 AI prime 16hd

 

[sheeb]

Ended up getting 1 ai promise 16 hd. Is that enough// good?

 

[BanjoBandito]

Yes, that'll make you a nice light for sure. Congrats!

 

[sheeb]

Yes, that'll make you a nice light for sure. Congrats!

Thanks! Ai prime *^ typo lol but what should I run blues and whites at? Never had a light this nice lol no sps, mostly lps

 

[BanjoBandito]

AI has a great "signature series" library where people share lighting schedules for their AI's and tanks - I would recommend Karen's for your tank as a starting point -

Karen Vazquez - AquaIllumination

www.aquaillumination.com

Due to your shape (lagoon) I would probably back those down 10-20%, and def slowly acclimate the light up (should be an option to do that on the app) because you don't wanna pound it with light out of the gate! Enjoy! Super nice light!

 

[sheeb]

AI has a great "signature series" library where people share lighting schedules for their AI's and tanks - I would recommend Karen's for your tank as a starting point -

Karen Vazquez - AquaIllumination

www.aquaillumination.com

Due to your shape (lagoon) I would probably back those down 10-20%, and def slowly acclimate the light up (should be an option to do that on the app) because you don't wanna pound it with light out of the gate! Enjoy! Super nice light!

Just need to transfer everything now, how’s the light look height wise?

 

[Tamberav]

One prime is fine for LPS/mixed reef. You may eventually want to add a second when corals grow large or if you get into more SPS.

I would raise it just enough to get coverage without too much spill. AI recommends 12-15" but have seen people run it closer too.

 

[Saltydog22]

How about 1 AI prime 16hd

love the tank

 

[BanjoBandito]

Looks good! You could sneak it down a tad to get it over center and less light spill, but it'll be fine for now where it is.

 

[sheeb]

Cool! Need to add my sand from other tank, rock water and everything should be running tomorrow. Will update!

Looks good! You could sneak it down a tad to get it over center and less light spill, but it'll be fine for now where it is.

 

[sheeb]

love the tank

Yeah, this lagoon style is awesome. Very happy with it

 

[BanjoBandito]

Yeah it’s cool, I’m kinda looking for what I would call a “desktop frag tank” I will def check that out

 

[sheeb]

Yeah it’s cool, I’m kinda looking for what I would call a “desktop frag tank” I will def check that out

Extremely nice tank, it’s built well and comes with pretty much everything you need. Mighty jet return pump, filter sock, media chamber, pre-plumbed, etc. and even a little glass cleaner was a nice touch lol. For ~430$ it’s not a bad deal at all