Additional lighting for Fluval Evo 13.5

[calvin22580]

Hi there,

I'm looking to add some extra blue lights to my stock Fluval Evo setup.

Not looking at expensive lights at the moment as am planning a larger setup in the future.

The stock light is capable as so I've read, though there is just too much white light and not enough blue. Not the most attractive.

I would also prefer to add a blue light that would have the greatest impact on coral frags as possible, within the scope of what I'm looking for.

Based in the UK and found this so far Amazon product

Which someone apparent tested and left a review. (below)

Would this be the best purchase or can someone recommend an alternative?

 

[Jekyl]

I would just get something that will transfer to your next build. That way you only spend once

 

[calvin22580]

Planning to get a ecotech radion which would be overkill for this tank and I’m not ready to make that purchase yet.

 

[Jekyl]

Actinic Blue XHO LED Strip Light

Actinic Blue XHO lights were designed to bring out the fluorescence and pop in your corals, inverts, and fish. If you are looking to build your own custom fixture, or just need a single supplement light, Reef Brite's XHO series are ideal for all types of fish tanks, reef tanks, and sumps. You...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Maybe these? Will work in New tank also

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Just get some actinics and be done with it. Make sure its fairly waterproof as the humidity and splashing will find its way inside.
Once you need a new light (3ish years) then go for a AI Prime or Kessil.

 

[Adamantium]

Not sure if they're available in the UK, but I got two of these:

Amazon product

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Not sure if they're available in the UK, but I got two of these:

Amazon product

How did you mount them?

 

[Adamantium]

How did you mount them?

Just some superglue on the underside of the lid. They’re fully waterproof, so the condensation is no problem.

 

[Hairyteeth]

Actinic Blue XHO LED Strip Light

Actinic Blue XHO lights were designed to bring out the fluorescence and pop in your corals, inverts, and fish. If you are looking to build your own custom fixture, or just need a single supplement light, Reef Brite's XHO series are ideal for all types of fish tanks, reef tanks, and sumps. You...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Maybe these? Will work in New tank also

2 of The 15inch fit in the lid in place of the original light, or you can use all 3......

 

[Adamantium]

2 of The 15inch fit in the lid in place of the original light, or you can use all 3......

I don’t see a 15”?

 

[Hairyteeth]

I don’t see a 15”?

XHO-K30 LED Add-On Kit - For Radion XR30 or Hydra 64

Upgrade your LED fixture for more even coverage and additional color enhancement with the XHO-K30 LED Add-On Kit for Ecotech Radion® XR30 and AI Hydra® 52/64 fixtures. With a combined total of 32-3-Watt LED’s in the Blue and Violet region, the Reef Brite XHO-K30 add-on kit will increase...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[RedSea50Gang]

Hi there,

I'm looking to add some extra blue lights to my stock Fluval Evo setup.

Not looking at expensive lights at the moment as am planning a larger setup in the future.

The stock light is capable as so I've read, though there is just too much white light and not enough blue. Not the most attractive.

I would also prefer to add a blue light that would have the greatest impact on coral frags as possible, within the scope of what I'm looking for.

Based in the UK and found this so far Amazon product

Which someone apparent tested and left a review. (below)

Would this be the best purchase or can someone recommend an alternative?

I’m no expert but just switched my fluval 13.5G biota kit stock light to the Redsea led50 and have loved it so far but still looking for best setting advice :) my tank seems to like it though!

 

[Adamantium]

I’m no expert but just switched my fluval 13.5G biota kit stock light to the Redsea led50 and have loved it so far but still looking for best setting advice :) my tank seems to like it though!

Nice. What are you doing for a lid? Screen top?

 

[RedSea50Gang]

Nice. What are you doing for a lid? Screen top?

So far I’ve just been using a cut piece of clear acrylic that rests on top from Home Depot but am probably going to switch to a screen or crate type lid.... too much salty condensation on acrylic