Kessil H80 or Reefbreeders Pico refugium light?

[rsaylor3]

I have a RedSea reefer 300XL. 80 gallons total with sump. I am starting a refugium with Chaeto in either a 9"x9" compartment or 10"x10" compartment.

Would the reef breeders Pico be sufficient? Was planning to be use the H80 but not sure I need that much light for that small space and didn't want a lot of excess light bleeding into other sections of the sump.

Appreciate anyone's advice and experience with either light.

 

[Pistondog]

Par is your friend with respect to chaeto growth.
Used the h80 for a week, waiting for this
Amazon product ASIN B01MV52EBO

 

[Crashnt24]

I have the H80 sitting in a bin. It did ok, just not the PAR I desired. I think it would be fine on your footprint though, mounting it closer to the surface increases PAR and decreases the spread.

I don't have experience with the other light.

 

[mnreefer86]

I have the H80 sitting in a bin. It did ok, just not the PAR I desired. I think it would be fine on your footprint though, mounting it closer to the surface increases PAR and decreases the spread.

I don't have experience with the other light.

Interested in selling your old h80? [email protected]