Which light for JBJ 30g rimless?

Charlessyverson · 01/02/2017, 09:03 PM

I am looking for a light for 30g rimless and am having trouble deciding what I need or how much to spend. I would like to stay around $200 or so and would like to keep softies and LPS/no SPS at this point. I have never purchased a light for a reef tank, all of my previous saltwater tanks came with a light.

My initial thoughts are a Kessil 160, AI Prime HD, Ocean Revive 247, or a Razor. Will these be enough light for my needs or do I need to bite the bullet and go bigger/more expensive? Any feedback on any of these or suggestions for something else?

zooman72 · 01/02/2017, 10:57 PM

A single Kessil A160, AI Prime, or single cluster Maxspect Razor would work, but only for a "single island" aquascape design. You would be better with a pair of the examples given (or a 130W double cluster Razor), which would exceed your budget, or the Ocean Revive fixture.

I personally would choose to use a pair of AI Primes (or single AI Hydra 26) or Maxspect Razor, as I dislike the color rendition of the Kessil or Ocean Revive, but others like what they provide, so see if you can view the light firsthand if possible. I would recommend taking a look at the classifieds here for used fixtures too, but you need 50 posts to view them.

01/02/2017, 09:03 PM	#1
Charlessyverson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 26	Which light for JBJ 30g rimless? I am looking for a light for 30g rimless and am having trouble deciding what I need or how much to spend. I would like to stay around $200 or so and would like to keep softies and LPS/no SPS at this point. I have never purchased a light for a reef tank, all of my previous saltwater tanks came with a light. My initial thoughts are a Kessil 160, AI Prime HD, Ocean Revive 247, or a Razor. Will these be enough light for my needs or do I need to bite the bullet and go bigger/more expensive? Any feedback on any of these or suggestions for something else?

01/02/2017, 10:57 PM	#2
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	A single Kessil A160, AI Prime, or single cluster Maxspect Razor would work, but only for a "single island" aquascape design. You would be better with a pair of the examples given (or a 130W double cluster Razor), which would exceed your budget, or the Ocean Revive fixture. I personally would choose to use a pair of AI Primes (or single AI Hydra 26) or Maxspect Razor, as I dislike the color rendition of the Kessil or Ocean Revive, but others like what they provide, so see if you can view the light firsthand if possible. I would recommend taking a look at the classifieds here for used fixtures too, but you need 50 posts to view them. __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!