Best Lighting for growing corals in a 15 gallon nano tank? also on a budget of $100

[Clowny1221]

I second this suggestion. Hipargero has done me very well when I was on a tight college kid budget. They will grow dang near anything in a 15-gallon tank. I had mine over a 29 biocube and it was growing acros at the top of the water column. I have seen shops down by me also using these instead of Radion, Kessil, etc and they're doing fantastic. Your other option is to wait and pounce on a good deal for an AI Prime on here. I saw one yesterday for $120 with a bracket.

Do you have the aqua prime deal link?

 

[Brady4000]

PopBloom Nano Led Aquarium Light 60W for 16"/40cm Marine Coral Reef Tank S16Pro | eBay

For 24’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 36’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 48’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 60’’ Marine Reef Tank. For 72’’ Marine Reef Tank. Power Adaptor. 2012: Gain respect& recognition in reef coral and marine light by the highest optical uniformity, highest efficiency and greatest price.

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Whenever I think of good lights on a budget, I think of PopBloom $98

 

[Brady4000]

Minnesota - AI Prime w / gooseneck $120 shipped

Like the title says - the AI Prime (not HD) and gooseneck are for sale. Here's a quick movie of the light taken about 10 minutes ago (over that same EVO). Shipping to US only.

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Posted 10 mins ago lol

 

[College_Reefer]

Do you have the aqua prime deal link?

Minnesota - Lighting - Misc. Pumps - LED - Lots of Lights + More

I have been piecing together my systems by purchasing full tanks from people getting out of the hobby. With all of that, I have ended up with extra lights and other equipment. Feel free to make an offer if you are interested. Buyer to pay shipping if can't pick up. 1) Giessemann Aurora...

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This one has an AI Prime for sale for $130. The one I saw was taken a few days back but for $130, it's not bad. Although if you can wait, you'll probably be able to find one for cheaper. For reference, I paid $100 for a Prime HD with bracket last year. Just have to keep your eyes out.

 

[Brady4000]

Lol why are all the prime deals in Minnesota?

 

[College_Reefer]

Do you have the aqua prime deal link?

California - Nevada - Selling Prime 16 HD, Tunze ATO, 5 gallon reservoir

Selling the following items. All were used for 3-4 months and are in great shape. Tore down a tank in preparation of moving to a new house, and just had some leftover gear. I also posted these for sale in a local forum, and local pickup will get preference unless you're able to pickup. Located...

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Here is one from tuesday. Not sure if its sold yet or not but $140 for light and arm ain't bad at all

 

[jramy123]

Thanks! That’s awesome. I was also considering a Fluval sea nano led. Would that be okay for good coral growth for SPS AND LPS?

I had a fluval sea, never had sps in my tank at the time but did have good color and spectrum. I got lucky and got used ai prime hd16 for 175 with hanging arm.