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What have you found bro
I have the v2, it's a pretty good light, certainly able to keep corals happy. I tried with acros and accidentally bleached them when the light malfunctioned (my fault, not the light's), so they are powerful. I have read complaints from people about the fan noise, though I don't find it bothersome at all.
 

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I would prefer arms but it doesnt really matter. Do you know if i can use just one and if so whuch model of the aqua knight should i use.


You would need 2 of the version with three pucks (three led under each) it should be 60 bucks.
 
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You would need 2 of the version with three pucks (three led under each) it should be 60 bucks.
I live in new zealand and the prices rocket so im not sure if they will be about 60 bukcks but thanks so mich for answering again.
 

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Thankyou everybody for answering i think i might go with aqua knight but still deciding
Take the V2 Aquaknight. 36 watts and programmable sunset/sunrise (on the device itself, no app).
Nothing under 100 i think even 150 bucks beats this light.
 
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I have the v2, it's a pretty good light, certainly able to keep corals happy. I tried with acros and accidentally bleached them when the light malfunctioned (my fault, not the light's), so they are powerful. I have read complaints from people about the fan noise, though I don't find it bothersome at all.
Some (me included) had a faulty temperature controller, so the fan was constantly ramping up to 100% hence the complains about the noise.
Got a new one and haven't heard it since then, great light.
 

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Some (me included) had a faulty temperature controller, so the fan was constantly ramping up to 100% hence the complains about the noise.
Got a new one and haven't heard it since then, great light.
ah, I see. Do agree that it is a great light, while being quite cheap
 
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Take the V2 Aquaknight. 36 watts and programmable sunset/sunrise (on the device itself, no app).
Nothing under 100 i think even 150 bucks beats this light.
Will i need two for a tank that 18in width (45cm)
 

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Will i need two for a tank that 18in width (45cm)
It depends really, I have mine on a 60 cm tank and the edges don't get a lot of light. This doesn't bother me though because I don't have any corals on the edge. It should be able to light a 45 cm tank nicely. If you want very good coverage then go ahead and get two
 
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It depends really, I have mine on a 60 cm tank and the edges don't get a lot of light. This doesn't bother me though because I don't have any corals on the edge. It should be able to light a 45 cm tank nicely. If you want very good coverage then go ahead and get two
Do u have pics to get an idea of the coverage
 

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Do u have pics to get an idea of the coverage
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As you can see, the top lwft and right corners don't get a lot of light, but the rest of it is nicely lit.
 
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Thankyou i might get 2 eventually but i think i will start with one
 

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