Give me lighting suggestions

reefingBeAmazin22 · May 20, 2021

I have a 20 gallon high tank and am trying to grow softies and lps so I’m open to recommendations(P.S. don’t suggest a light that you wouldn’t have been able to pay for when you were 17:))

|Frank| · May 20, 2021

Amazon product ASIN B085HLNK6T
I had this on my 20g high. Since moved it to my sons tank. Its a great light!

NashobaTek · May 20, 2021

frank90 said:
Amazon product ASIN B085HLNK6T
I had this on my 20g high. Since moved it to my sons tank. Its a great light!

That looks like the same light I have on my 125 except mines 6' long.

Uncle99 · May 20, 2021

Nicrew Hypereef 50w, one puck design.
Or
Nicrew Hypereef 100w, two puck design turned down, but capable of SPS if you change your mind.
Right spectrum, right intensity, right price.
Below is 150w three puck design.

EuphylliaAddict · May 20, 2021

Ai prime 16 hd

reefingBeAmazin22 · May 20, 2021

Uncle99 said:
Nicrew Hypereef 50w, one puck design.
Or
Nicrew Hypereef 100w, two puck design turned down, but capable of SPS if you change your mind.
Right spectrum, right intensity, right price.
Below is 150w three puck design.

that looks pretty awesome

Uncle99 · May 20, 2021

Cheap but effective.
No fancy effects, just the correct light for reefs, 6 intensity settings on blue/violet channel, 6 on white.
Needs a simple on/off timer.

lpsouth1978 · May 20, 2021

Agree with the Nicrew Hyper Reef. I have the 100W version over a 20 long and growing LPS very well. I also have 2 x 100W over a 48" 120 with a Haddoni anemone, LPS, and some SPS, all doing well.

|Frank| · May 20, 2021

Keep an eye out on the R2R marketplace too, I see some good deals from time to time.

Young@Heart · May 21, 2021

I would look at the AI Prime 16. They will require a bit of saving, but it is better to buy quality once rather than having to buy new stuff, because you did not get something right the 1st time. In fairness, I have only used the AI Prime and the Kessil AP700. The AP700 or its successor - would probably break you budget (800+ per new). I like teh AI Prime - that will be my light on any new tank I build.