lighting

[Liam's tank]

Hello! I am embarking on my first saltwater aquarium. I am building this with my ten year old Grandson and we are quite excited to get started!
We have the Innovative Marine 25 gallon lagoon. We plan to have fish, live rock & eventually some corals.
My question is about lighting, I was thinking of starting with the AI 16HD Prime Smart Reef. Then possibly adding a second light when we are ready for corals. Does anyone have experience with this light? Would there be a better choice for what we are setting up? Thank you for any advice you can give.

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Ai makes some great lights. The ai 16 would be plenty for that tank if you are starting out with soft corals and easy lps. Its recommend spread is 24 inches which should be about what your tank is. If you want to get more corals and increase the light and coverage adding a second prime with one on each side would be perfect.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Liam and grandson. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Liam's tank]

Wow thank you for the fast response & the input!

 

[Pistondog]

Welcome liam,
I use that light too, as bright as needed.
Great family project, as educational as you want to make it.

 

[findingsimple]

G’day and welcome!

 

[Stephen8169301]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome Liam, glad you are here, a lot of fun to be had with you and your grandson!

 

[Nano_Man]

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello! I am embarking on my first saltwater aquarium. I am building this with my ten year old Grandson and we are quite excited to get started!
We have the Innovative Marine 25 gallon lagoon. We plan to have fish, live rock & eventually some corals.
My question is about lighting, I was thinking of starting with the AI 16HD Prime Smart Reef. Then possibly adding a second light when we are ready for corals. Does anyone have experience with this light? Would there be a better choice for what we are setting up? Thank you for any advice you can give.

Would be a perfect light, Wi-Fi and cost effective

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[JC1977]

 

[Petcrazyson]

Welcome!

 

[Liam's tank]

Already blown away by all the welcomes. Thanks to all! For the record, Liam is my Grandson:)
We are looking forward to the journey.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!! :cool:

 

[00W]

Welcome Liam! Great you're taking this trip with your grandson! Remember to have as much fun as possible!
Lots of people here to rely on.

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Liam and welcome!

 

[RWhitt907]

AI does make a good light, if you're wanting to spend a little less, you could also check out Nicrew or Noopsyche lights. Don't have all the bells and whistles but they do the job.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Keko21]