jarredlc Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Hey! I'm just a month or two away from ordering my Fusion 10g (12" x 12"), and I just have a few more questions. Now, I'm stuck on lighting. I don't want to grow anything crazy, mainly zoas, frogspawn, etc. I would love to be able to grow a blue birdsnest, as they are by far my favorite corals. I would prefer LEDs, and don't really want to spend too much. No $200 fixtures. I've been looking at the kessil a80, the aquamaxxx nemolight, and even considered the IM Skkye LED. The Skkye seems too weak. Any other recommendations/opinions? Thanks! Link to comment
evilc66 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I know you don't want to spend a bunch, but go looking for a used AI Prime. It's lightyears better than any of the fixtures you listed, with better color, more power, and far more control. Even new at $199 it's a good fixture. You could probably find a Prime or Prime HD for under $150. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Try the A80,I think you'll be fine with that for what you want. Or just try and find a Prime of either variety and you should be good so you don't have to upgrade and have wifi control. Link to comment
jarredlc Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Where exactly would I look to find a used light? My area has little reefing activity, so Craigslist is out, and I haven't found a reefing club around me. Link to comment
evilc66 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Check the hardware classifieds on this forum Link to comment
Bennihanna87 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I love my a80. The only negative is the lack of a built in controller. You can pick up the kessil controller for around $100, thats my next expenditure. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I have 2 different light fixtures and I have to say with my Ai Prime there is no question to what corals I can keep with it. If you want to go with sps, I'd suggest a good light like an Ai Prime or Nanobox . If you don't want to invest the money in lighting the best option is to stick with lps and softies Link to comment
Saltydude Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have found, that DIY Led fixtures are the cheapest way to go... although you won't get some of the more expensive lights controllability and looks Link to comment
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