Lighting question for 6g pico

[CobrahSparkles]

Hey all, I just pulled the trigger on a Reef Casa 6g Pico (16W x 15L x 7H). I'm considering the AI Blade Grow AND Glow, will this be too much lighting for the tank? I can ramp the power down but it still seems like a lot. Also, I'm trying to stay with Top Shelf Aquatics as I have a $500 gift card there.

Also, are these lights intended to be run in parallel? One is for growing and one is for "glowing", has anyone run these together? What's it look like?

Blade Coral Glow - Aqua Illumination

Extremely Versatile Mounting, Spectrum, and Sizing Options.. Aquarium Lighting, Your Way! Available in 7 different sizes from 12 to 66 inches Balanced spectrum optimized for coral fluorescence Mounting solutions for every tank need Cluster group LED diodes with 95 degree spread EdgeFieldTM...

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Blade Coral Grow - Aqua Illumination

Extremely Versatile Mounting, Spectrum, and Sizing Options.. Aquarium Lighting, Your Way! Available in 7 different sizes from 12 to 66 inches Balanced blue and white spectrum optimized for coral photosynthesis Mounting solutions for every tank need Cluster group LED diodes with 95 degree spread...

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[Tahoe61]

What corals and inverts do you plan for the tank?
You can always ramp the blades way down or just use one until you figure it out.
I ran a Popbloom Ir90 on my ReefCasa Pico.

 

[CobrahSparkles]

Stocking is going to be mainly zoas, rockflowers, and maybe one larger anemone. No SPS (or easy like birdsnest). So far I'm planning on a few sexy shrimp, pom pom crab, and MAYBE a small green mantis if I want to go species tank.

EDIT: Will also have a lot of euphylia

 

[X-37B]

Look at the prime 16hd. It would work well in that system.
I run one over my 13g, 20×12×12.
It will grow anything you want.

 

[CobrahSparkles]

I've had AI prime's before, and I have nothing against them, I just want to try something new. Great light with a lot of customizability though!

 

[JTP424]

With the width/depth of your tank I don't know if you'll get enough spread?

 

[CobrahSparkles]

With the width/depth of your tank I don't know if you'll get enough spread?

With the AI Prime? It's 16x15x7, I figured that would cover it easy. I know the blades will cover it no problem.

 

[JTP424]

With the AI Prime? It's 16x15x7, I figured that would cover it easy. I know the blades will cover it no problem.

Oh poop! Sorry. I read too quick. You're planning on one of each so you should be fine.
Just know one sidemay "pop" a little more.
I run an ai prime mid high power on my wb 15. Its display is 16x14x14 and I can grow everything but sps (digis etc grow fine)

 

[CobrahSparkles]

Oh poop! Sorry. I read too quick. You're planning on one of each so you should be fine.
Just know one sidemay "pop" a little more.
I run an ai prime mid high power on my wb 15. Its display is 16x14x14 and I can grow everything but sps (digis etc grow fine)

I think if I run them horizontally one in front of the other (front to back) I shouldn't have different lighting zones

 

[X-37B]

Another good option is a used gen 5 xr15. I run one on my 15" cube.
You could use it when/if you upgrade your system.
I have 5 xr15 gen 5's and purchased all of them used.

 

[Science/G]

Reefbreeder Meridian 11 would be awesome on that tank. The warm white is so nice. And, you'd have the advantage of a single fixture.

 

[X-37B]

Reefbreeder Meridian 11 would be awesome on that tank. The warm white is so nice. And, you'd have the advantage of a single fixture.

Great light. It can be used on any upgrade too!