Mixed Reef, lighting suggestions for IM 30L

[ReefOG311]

I was offered Kessil A80s (2). I've read that these give out very little PAR. What others would u recommend?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

The do have a smaller output than their bigger siblings in the kessil line-up for sure, but folks do use them for pico tanks and small refugiums so they are capable to some extent. Just depends on what sort of corals you're wanting to keep and such. They make great fish-only system lights.

 

[ReefOG311]

Leaning toward SPS dominant tank. Still think they are ok? Would having this on ends of tank and a large Kessil or other brand in middle?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

You could use the a80's up until the point you want to add more demanding corals, then I would go with a pair of AI primes or maybe even A360WE's.

 

[mta_morrow]

I used a maxspect razor over my IM30L

Still for sale!

Worked so well I have one over my current tank.

 

[ReefOG311]

What model razor? How much? How old?

 

[mta_morrow]

What model razor? How much? How old?

420R, 27" long, 10K spectrum

purchase Nov 2015 I believe, used 2 years then packed in original box when I moved.

$499 new from MD. sell for $200 plus shipping? I also have accessories (media baskets, spin streams, overflow guards, reactor), filter socks, etI will post a pic in few of the tank just before I took it down.

 

[mta_morrow]

Pics just before I took it down.

 

[Jacked Reefer]

Reef Breeders V2 would be an exelent choce, 32 inch would allow sps anywhere in the tank

 

[ReefOG311]

I went with RB 24 V2+. Got a good deal on it for black Friday. I think will get me the look and PAR I'm looking for in the future. May need to turn it way down in the meantime. Thanks all for ur suggestions and comments