Light for Pico Frag/Reef Tank

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I am thinking of starting a small pico tank as a ‘backup’ to my Nano and also as something else to play with.

The idea would be to take anything that gets too big for my Nano to practice fragging and to potentially get some pieces together that I might be able to trade.

This tank will be tiny (16W x 12L x 8H) and would be used for softies and hopefully 1 or 2 lps if it allows.

What would you recommend for lighting? I’m thinking maybe the Kessil A80 Tuna Blue but by the time you add the controller it costs more than the AI Prime. I assuming the Prime would be way too powerful for this little tank.

Of these 2, which would you go for? And are there any other (cheaper) options worth considering?
 
It’s very much personal preference and also depends on budget etc but most will do the job
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 10 27.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 16.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.5%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 27.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 24.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 6 16.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.4%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.7%
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