Need help deciding what lights to get for a IM Fusion Pro 2 20

[Liquidlar]

Hello as the title states I need help deciding what lights to get for a IM Fusion Pro 2 20 I should add I want this to be an LPS tank. These are the two lights im trying to pick from (1, 2). I think I would need 2 of them to get proper coverage right? Thanks for the help in advance.

 

[JoJosReef]

Hello as the title states I need help deciding what lights to get for a IM Fusion Pro 2 20 I should add I want this to be an LPS tank. These are the two lights im trying to pick from (1, 2). I think I would need 2 of them to get proper coverage right? Thanks for the help in advance.

I would seriously consider a Noopsyche K7 Mini. We have a US distributor now (@Zach B ), and these are exceptional lights that perform as well as an AI Prime 16HD, previously considered the Go-To for a nano tank like that. I now have a Noopsyche over an Evo 13.5g (doing great), an AI Prime 16HD over an IM 10g (also great, but 2.5x the price) and just bought another Noop to have two over a new IM 40L.

Just a bit more than the Hipergo, but you can grow anything in a 20g with that light.

*I have no conflicts of interest, i.e., no financial connection to Noopsyche other than the money I pay them for lights :~)

 

[Liquidlar]

I would seriously consider a Noopsyche K7 Mini. We have a US distributor now (@Zach B ), and these are exceptional lights that perform as well as an AI Prime 16HD, previously considered the Go-To for a nano tank like that. I now have a Noopsyche over an Evo 13.5g (doing great), an AI Prime 16HD over an IM 10g (also great, but 2.5x the price) and just bought another Noop to have two over a new IM 40L.

Just a bit more than the Hipergo, but you can grow anything in a 20g with that light.

*I have no conflicts of interest, i.e., no financial connection to Noopsyche other than the money I pay them for lights :~)

That does look nice... Would I only need 1? (Dimensions:Length 23.16” Width: 11.38” Height: 13”)
EDIT:Just from the light research I did on this I think im gonna get this, looks really impressive. Happy I asked on here because I didnt even know it existed.

 

[JoJosReef]

That does look nice... Would I only need 1? (Dimensions:Length 23.16” Width: 11.38” Height: 13”)

Noops says it can handle 24 x 24, but recommends 20 x 20 space. I think with 24 length, you could place your lower light LPS like blastos or favias on the sides with higher light LPS lin the middle 18-20". you could also put some dendros on the sides if you like the idea of feeding a non-photosynthetic.

Note, this light is strong, so don't put it on 100%. I'll have par measurements on the Evo soon (18x15x11.5).

I'd consider getting a shade for a tank with that width (prob for any light other than bars).

Hope that helps!

 

[Liquidlar]

Noops says it can handle 24 x 24, but recommends 20 x 20 space. I think with 24 length, you could place your lower light LPS like blastos or favias on the sides with higher light LPS lin the middle 18-20". you could also put some dendros on the sides if you like the idea of feeding a non-photosynthetic.

Note, this light is strong, so don't put it on 100%. I'll have par measurements on the Evo soon (18x15x11.5).

I'd consider getting a shade for a tank with that width (prob for any light other than bars).

Hope that helps!

Yeah that sounds like good placement. Curious to see the part measurements!

 

[tydeck]

I use 2 k7 minis on my IM 15. Great lights. Super powerful.

My scape is tall. I love it but with one light the top was getting torched and the sides struggled. Way better now.

 

[Liquidlar]

I use 2 k7 minis on my IM 15. Great lights. Super powerful.

My scape is tall. I love it but with one light the top was getting torched and the sides struggled. Way better now.

To be fair your tank is a little taller than mine as well

 

[Gtinnel]

I use one of the K7 mini on my 15g cube tank as well and I really like it. The app isn’t great and I fought trying to get mine hooked up to wifi (eventually giving up and just using AP mode). Other than the software quirks they are amazing lights and I highly recommend them. For an almost 24” long tank I would probably get 2 though.

 

[Liquidlar]

I use one of the K7 mini on my 15g cube tank as well and I really like it. The app isn’t great and I fought trying to get mine hooked up to wifi (eventually giving up and just using AP mode). Other than the software quirks they are amazing lights and I highly recommend them. For an almost 24” long tank I would probably get 2 though.

If it becomes an issue I will get another.

 

[Liquidlar]

Noops says it can handle 24 x 24, but recommends 20 x 20 space. I think with 24 length, you could place your lower light LPS like blastos or favias on the sides with higher light LPS lin the middle 18-20". you could also put some dendros on the sides if you like the idea of feeding a non-photosynthetic.

Note, this light is strong, so don't put it on 100%. I'll have par measurements on the Evo soon (18x15x11.5).

I'd consider getting a shade for a tank with that width (prob for any light other than bars).

Hope that helps!

is this the shade you are talking about?

 

[Liquidlar]

Dang according to this par test video this thing gives out some crazy amounts of light, since im doing lps I only really need a range of 50-200 depending on the species I think.

 

[JoJosReef]

is this the shade you are talking about?

That's the one. Not the fanciest, but it did reduce light spill on walks and into my eyes. Pics show how it sits and can move around on top or be flipped over to give you more hand space when going into the tank.

 

[tbrown]

Like several others have suggested, I'd look at the Noopsyche. There's also a giveaway going on for them right now.

Facebook giveaway North America Only

amze.me

 

[Fapman]

Hello as the title states I need help deciding what lights to get for a IM Fusion Pro 2 20 I should add I want this to be an LPS tank. These are the two lights im trying to pick from (1, 2). I think I would need 2 of them to get proper coverage right? Thanks for the help in advance.

Im running K7 Pro mini loving it on my IM 15

 

[Fapman]

I use 2 k7 minis on my IM 15. Great lights. Super powerful.

My scape is tall. I love it but with one light the top was getting torched and the sides struggled. Way better now.

wow whats your settings? I run only one on my IM 15 and thought it was overkill

 

[Fapman]

Hello as the title states I need help deciding what lights to get for a IM Fusion Pro 2 20 I should add I want this to be an LPS tank. These are the two lights im trying to pick from (1, 2). I think I would need 2 of them to get proper coverage right? Thanks for the help in advance.

I also have that 30 watt light from Nicrew on my 3.8-gallon lifeguard. does a great job. I was thinking about moving it onto a 10g IM Fusion or just buying another K7 Mini for this tank, though.

 

[tydeck]

wow whats your settings? I run only one on my IM 15 and thought it was overkill

my scape is tall. When I had 1 the top of the reef got scorched while the sides were in shadows.

Using 2 gives me much better even lighting

 

[Reefing Qs]

Deciding on a light right now for my IM 15. I was looking at the Kessil A80, but seems like this may be an option as well.

Have any of you guys tried an A80 on your IM tanks?

This K7 is almost half the price of the A80 + mount, would be elated if it's viable. Do we know how the customer support and/or longevity of the lights are?

Thanks!