Willzs Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 So I'm about to choose a light for my 81cm x 36cm x 45cm tank. My choice is either the TMC Reef Photon duo or an LEDzeal Malibu S 150. What would you recommend? Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 hey WIllzs...why are those your only options? Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Not my only options, just the only options I've considered 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 where do you live and what's the upper range of your budget for getting a light for this tank? Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Live in the UK and budget is around £400 Quote Link to comment
BORDER Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 AI PRIME HD .... is a small head unit ..and a very good light .. .got mine for just over £200 , my avatar pic shows it over a IM Nuvo 40g 1 Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, BORDER said: AI PRIME HD .... is a small head unit ..and a very good light .. .got mine for just over £200 , my avatar pic shows it over a IM Nuvo 40g Would it have enough spread over a 81cm x 36cm though? Quote Link to comment
BORDER Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 My Nuvo 40 is 69cm across ... yours is only just slightly bigger ... the light coverage over mine is bang on .. I would think it would be fine .. I have mine sat around 6-7 inches over the tank ..maybe if it were sat a little higher it would cover that bit extra for yours ... Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Ok I might have to have a look at those, I thought I'd need 2? Quote Link to comment
Slim64684 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Willzs said: Ok I might have to have a look at those, I thought I'd need 2? An AI Hydra 26 might work a little better for you. Has 2 pucks spread a bit apart for better coverage. Also not sure of price in euros. Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 36 minutes ago, Slim64684 said: An AI Hydra 26 might work a little better for you. Has 2 pucks spread a bit apart for better coverage. Also not sure of price in euros. I've looked at those as well, still think I'd need 2? Quote Link to comment
BORDER Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, Slim64684 said: An AI Hydra 26 might work a little better for you. Has 2 pucks spread a bit apart for better coverage. Also not sure of price in euros. Your looking around £330 - £350 GBP for one of those ... nice light ..but a fair bit extra ... Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, BORDER said: Your looking around £330 - £350 GBP for one of those ... nice light ..but a fair bit extra ... it's almost 2x the light as well, and ensures you have the spread and penetration you need. 🙂 if you're a handy DIY type, you could look at setting up several ABI Tuna Blue or Coral Compulsion lamps too. you would likely need the higher power 23w+ models. ABI Tuna Blue's should be available on Amazon...you might find the CC bulbs on Amazon too, but it may be better to order them directly or have someone help out by buying them and sending them over as a gift 😉 Quote Link to comment
Slim64684 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Willzs said: I've looked at those as well, still think I'd need 2? What kind of corals are you planning on? AI HAS a par chart for the 26 Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Slim64684 said: What kind of corals are you planning on? AI HAS a par chart for the 26 Looking at mainly LPS, acans, frogspawn Quote Link to comment
Slim64684 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 23 hours ago, Willzs said: Looking at mainly LPS, acans, frogspawn I'm not an expert by any means but i would venture to guess a Hydra 26 would give you enough light for an lps tank. But please dont take my thoughts as law. Im merely speculating. Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 23 hours ago, Willzs said: Looking at mainly LPS, acans, frogspawn something you might like to do is email NanoBox, AI and Kessil and see what they would recommend for your tank and coral plans. then correlate that against recommendations here to see how close they are. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
Willzs Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 So I finally decided today. Going to go for a pair of the TMC Reef Photons. I'll let you know how I get on with them 1 Quote Link to comment
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