Best Inexpensive LEDs for Nano?

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

I am doing a little project with a 10 gallon dominated zoanthid tank and want to know which inexpensive LEDs would be the best for these Zoas? I'm wanting some dark blues in the LEDs so I can see the beauty in the Zoas! Give your thoughts and God bless!!


Thank you

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

I was thinking this LED!

 

[GoVols]

Have you looked into the new Kessil A80 with the mini gooseneck?

http://www.kessil.com/aquarium/Saltwater_A80_Tuna_Blue.php

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

No I have not! Are they legit? And how many would I need for a 10 gal nano?

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

This is my nano tank to soon to be reef!

 

[GoVols]

Anything Kessil makes for "BLUE" is legit:)

Can u give me the W x D x H in inches of your 10 gallon

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

Dang that Kessil seems super legit man, I'm definitely buying that one!!

Yes it's

20.2 x 10.5 x 13.3 inches

 

[GoVols]

Watch this video and see if fits your needs.

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

I'm in love with it!! Lol it looks awesome and the price point in great!!

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

See i was thinking about buying this one!

 

[GoVols]

I'm in love with it!! Lol it looks awesome and the price point in great!!

See i was thinking about buying this one!

Don't kick your self over it.
You did the right thing and posted on R2R.
Someone should had responded earlier.
Be careful with that A80. It may be small but can cook some coral quickly.
Keep it tuned down for awhile on those Zoa's and see how they react to the A80.

Have you ever ran a reef before?
You know about cycling a new tank, water changes etc....?

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

Ok sounds good!
Yes I have and I'm just getting back into it's been 2 years since I was in it last and trying to refresh my memory on how to take care of coral!

 

[GoVols]

You need this article and understand a nano.
Lager tanks can be a lot easier for a new reefer.
http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/how-to-start-and-maintain-a-nano-reef.htm

 

[GoVols]

Ok sounds good!
Yes I have and I'm just getting back into it's been 2 years since I was in it last and trying to refresh my memory on how to take care of coral!

Great! You have the background and understand to have patients and good tank husbandry.
Welcome back to the hobby:D

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

Thank you bud I'm excited to be back in it, it's by far my favorite hobby!!

 

[Betty1964]

amazon had some pretty sweet lighting deals for reef tanks this week. I would avoid anything made by AquaticLife as though it came packaged with the plague. They work wonderfully for awhile...then they don't...at all.

 

[GoVols]

amazon had some pretty sweet lighting deals for reef tanks this week. I would avoid anything made by AquaticLife as though it came packaged with the plague. They work wonderfully for awhile...then they don't...at all.

lol, on the AquaticLife!

 

[Cory]

Kessil would be my choice plus youll get a decent return if you sell it.

 

[Xerxes_Zoanthids444]

Kessil would be my choice plus youll get a decent return if you sell it.

What are you thoughts on USA Orbit Current?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

What are you thoughts on USA Orbit Current?

the older model(no lenses) is cheaper (ebay new /used)and would work great for what your doing in that tank.
Built in timers are AWESOME!!!