Lighting suggestions for 20x20x18 cube?

CHOX · 03/26/2015, 08:21 AM

Hey guys, I've got a 27 gallon cube set up with mainly soft and LPS corals. Right now I've got a current orbit marine, but I realize that isn't the most powerful light.

I'd like to get a clam and know I'll need to upgrade. Would a single Kessil work on this cube?

tskiller · 03/26/2015, 10:40 AM

My recommendation would be a Reef radiance DM-165p+ if you do not have an aquarium controller, and DM-165e with controller upgrade if you do. Supports apex, reefkeeper, and a couple others.

great prices, too.

gus6464 · 03/26/2015, 10:47 AM

What's your budget? An AI Hydra 26 would work great and a 52 would be even better.

CHOX · 03/26/2015, 05:41 PM

Around $350

I've held out on those budget Aqua Mars lights, but it doesn't look TOO much different than the Radiance, and people on the Internet love them.

zachfishman · 03/26/2015, 07:52 PM

You could get a Kessil A350. I can't wait to upgrade my 20x20x20 to one. You can find them for $299 nowadays.

SparkyTuna · 03/27/2015, 04:01 AM

I would go with a Kessil, AI Hydra, or Radion. Radion's xr15 pro would be a good choice but a little more $$.

03/26/2015, 08:21 AM	#1
CHOX Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 62	Lighting suggestions for 20x20x18 cube? Hey guys, I've got a 27 gallon cube set up with mainly soft and LPS corals. Right now I've got a current orbit marine, but I realize that isn't the most powerful light. I'd like to get a clam and know I'll need to upgrade. Would a single Kessil work on this cube?

03/26/2015, 07:52 PM	#5
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	You could get a Kessil A350. I can't wait to upgrade my 20x20x20 to one. You can find them for $299 nowadays. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

03/26/2015, 10:40 AM	#2
tskiller Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 10	My recommendation would be a Reef radiance DM-165p+ if you do not have an aquarium controller, and DM-165e with controller upgrade if you do. Supports apex, reefkeeper, and a couple others. great prices, too.

03/26/2015, 10:47 AM	#3
gus6464 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,079	What's your budget? An AI Hydra 26 would work great and a 52 would be even better.

03/26/2015, 05:41 PM	#4
CHOX Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 62	Around $350 I've held out on those budget Aqua Mars lights, but it doesn't look TOO much different than the Radiance, and people on the Internet love them.

03/27/2015, 04:01 AM	#6
SparkyTuna Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Coal Creek, Colorado Posts: 103	I would go with a Kessil, AI Hydra, or Radion. Radion's xr15 pro would be a good choice but a little more $$.