shaner014 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hey Nano-Reef! I am going to be starting another small tank soon. I had a 10 gallon a couple years back that should still be in my signature. All of it's pieces were sold off. So I'm starting from scratch. Anyways, I have an 11.4 gallon Mr. Aqua rimless tank 18.9 x 11.8 x 11.8 Inch, I plan to do an AC70 Mod, get a koralia again, and just have some fun. Very similar to my old build. Except I want to get a nicer light this time. The 2 bulb T5 I had last time worked okay, but couldn't do a lot with only two bulbs as far as color options. I am considering the 4 Bulb 20" AquaticLife Fixture or a Kessil A150 in either 10K or 14K. I have never had LED's and worry the light may spill too much or be too bright for such a small tank. Anything else I should consider? I'd rather not DIY unless there is some huge advantage I am over looking for this size tank. Thanks for any help! Edit: I've been looking at real budget options too, how bad are the odyssea 4 bulb's? Link to comment
shaner014 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hey Nano-Reef! I am going to be starting another small tank soon. I had a 10 gallon a couple years back that should still be in my signature. All of it's pieces were sold off. So I'm starting from scratch. Anyways, I have an 11.4 gallon Mr. Aqua rimless tank 18.9 x 11.8 x 11.8 Inch, I plan to do an AC70 Mod, get a koralia again, and just have some fun. Very similar to my old build. Except I want to get a nicer light this time. The 2 bulb T5 I had last time worked okay, but couldn't do a lot with only two bulbs as far as color options. I am considering the 4 Bulb 20" AquaticLife Fixture or a Kessil A150 in either 10K or 14K. I have never had LED's and worry the light may spill too much or be too bright for such a small tank. Anything else I should consider? I'd rather not DIY unless there is some huge advantage I am over looking for this size tank. Thanks for any help! Edit: I've been looking at real budget options too, how bad are the odyssea 4 bulb's? bump Link to comment
ClaytonG Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm using a Kessil A150 ocean blue 14k over my ADA 60F 8.5 gallons. I haven't had any issues with it so far. No bleaching or zoanthids melting away so far and it's definitely powerful enough for anything you put in the tank. I would also recommend the AI Nano Sol. Link to comment
shaner014 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm using a Kessil A150 ocean blue 14k over my ADA 60F 8.5 gallons. I haven't had any issues with it so far. No bleaching or zoanthids melting away so far and it's definitely powerful enough for anything you put in the tank. I would also recommend the AI Nano Sol. Yea Im torn right now between the A150 or the AI Nano I like the controllable features of the nano, and I think ultimately that will be what sways me. Gonna have to save a few more pennies though first. Link to comment
shaner014 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Bulkreefsupply had a nice deal to earn 15x normal reward points and I had a five dollar off coupon, so I got the AI nano blue for 295 shipped. Plus 44 dollars in rewards points ill use towards the new controller. Link to comment
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