Lighting Upgrades

[eheldreth]

My 29g biocube currently has a DIY LED upgrade connected to a bluefish controller that the previous owner put in. I have no info on what leds where used. The white channel has been having issues and after the new year I'm thinking about getting some new lights.

I currently have a Duncan, some zoa's, clove polyps, and BA's. Eventually I may add an sps of some sort toward the top of the tank. I want to get a robo-tank controller so I'm thinking about taking off the lid and using nicrew lights.

The question is should I buy one large light like the 150, or two smaller lights like the 50? Would either option be enough? I'm open to other suggestions that are reef pi compatible but I probably won't be able to drop $400+ on a kesil.

The biggest issue is I just don't know what I'm replacing so I'm having a hard time comparing options.

 

[fishski13]

If you are looking for a good light that is proven to grow coral of all types but also not too expensive, I would go with the AI Prime for your tank. Very good light.

Also, options like black boxes from amazon are a good choice but have some downsides to them.

 

[eheldreth]

If you are looking for a good light that is proven to grow coral of all types but also not too expensive, I would go with the AI Prime for your tank. Very good light.

Also, options like black boxes from amazon are a good choice but have some downsides to them.

I really like the primes. Especially the one with the moonlight channel. I've never seen an option to control them externally though. Maybe with modern lights that's just not as useful.

 

[Alex Cataldo]

The nicrew 150 is probably overkill for a 29 biocube. If you only have some softies and a few SPS you could get away with an AI prime or one nicrew 100 watt.