Best nano reef light?

coralreefnano · 08/12/2015, 01:00 PM

Hey guys!

I'm new to reefing and need some help picking out a light for my new nano reef. I'm looking for a light that is in the 100-200 dollar range, provides a blue shimmer, and makes the reef look vibrant.

I was looking at the Kessil a150w and the Kessil a160we. I was thinking of getting one (not sure which), but I'm not sure whether it would cover the tank I want. Would one be able to cover an Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 30l (36 inches of length)? If not, could I just get one for now and place it in the center of the tank and get another light later on when I can afford it, or would that just look bad? I might just have to downsize to a Fusion 20 but I think it's too small for what I want.

Thanks!

pdiehm · 08/12/2015, 01:04 PM

I really like my AI Prime light over my biocube.

toothybugs · 08/12/2015, 01:48 PM

I have a 160 and its maxing out on a 15 gallon (24" long). I ran it over my 40B for a bit to see it and it barely, barely reached the edges. I would get 2, or a strip (BML, etc)

UKMarineGuy · 08/12/2015, 03:52 PM

Maxspect Razor Nano 16k... had a few of these over the years and they are brilliant for LPS.

Cheers,

coralreefnano · 08/12/2015, 06:23 PM

Would a single Kessil a160we look ugly on a 36 inch wide tank?

Bobbofin · 01/10/2016, 08:33 AM

Order two for A160WE for 36" tank. You'll get full coverage and get color and intensity adjust also.

08/12/2015, 01:00 PM	#1
coralreefnano Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	Best nano reef light? Hey guys! I'm new to reefing and need some help picking out a light for my new nano reef. I'm looking for a light that is in the 100-200 dollar range, provides a blue shimmer, and makes the reef look vibrant. I was looking at the Kessil a150w and the Kessil a160we. I was thinking of getting one (not sure which), but I'm not sure whether it would cover the tank I want. Would one be able to cover an Innovative Marine Nuvo Fusion 30l (36 inches of length)? If not, could I just get one for now and place it in the center of the tank and get another light later on when I can afford it, or would that just look bad? I might just have to downsize to a Fusion 20 but I think it's too small for what I want. Thanks!

08/12/2015, 03:52 PM	#4
UKMarineGuy Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 92	Maxspect Razor Nano 16k... had a few of these over the years and they are brilliant for LPS. Cheers, __________________ Using Tapatalk

08/12/2015, 01:04 PM	#2
pdiehm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 921	I really like my AI Prime light over my biocube.

08/12/2015, 01:48 PM	#3
toothybugs In Memoriam Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The smallest county in Illinois Posts: 1,986	I have a 160 and its maxing out on a 15 gallon (24" long). I ran it over my 40B for a bit to see it and it barely, barely reached the edges. I would get 2, or a strip (BML, etc)

08/12/2015, 06:23 PM	#5
coralreefnano Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	Would a single Kessil a160we look ugly on a 36 inch wide tank?

01/10/2016, 08:33 AM	#6
Bobbofin Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 137	Order two for A160WE for 36" tank. You'll get full coverage and get color and intensity adjust also.