New Tank now which light?

[D.WhiteShark]

Just picked up an Innovative Marine AIO Fusion 20g Long (24Lx11Dx13T) and I need a new light. Max width for the area is 27 inches wide.

Goal is for a general mixed reef. Nothing crazy but I'd like to be prepared in case I find something crazy that I want to try.

What is a solid light that will look good as a stand-alone fixture since the tank is rimless, and I do not plan to have a top on it.

I already have an older 24" Aquatic Life T5 hybrid and a couple AI Prime 16 LEDs that I considered using but I feel like that may be way too much for such a shallow tank.

Can I see some set-ups and get some ideas of what's working on your small tanks?

 

[fushi]

If you already have 2 AI primes, it's probably your best and cheapest option. If you need more light add the t5 or upgrade later.

 

[D.WhiteShark]

If you already have 2 AI primes, it's probably your best and cheapest option. If you need more light add the t5 or upgrade later.

I was actually thinking I might need less light. The Primes can be dialed down but the t5's cannot although they are only 24w each.

 

[fushi]

I was actually thinking I might need less light. The Primes can be dialed down but the t5's cannot although they are only 24w each.

Can you run just the AI primes without the T5?

2 primes might be great on a tank that small.

 

[D.WhiteShark]

Can you run just the AI primes without the T5?

2 primes might be great on a tank that small.

I don't see why I couldn't run just the 2 Primes

 

[rtparty]

2 Primes

Nicrew Gen 2 100

AI Blade Grow in 21" or a couple 12"

I used Blades on my 25g AIO

 

[fushi]

I don't see why I couldn't run just the 2 Primes

My guess is 2 AI primes will be perfect for a mixed reef that size.