Pico light

waterwatereverywhere · May 30, 2022

I'm confusing myself with what light to get for a pico, probably 3 - 5 gallons, around 25-30 cm square. All I seem to come across is the drawbacks! So...

Fluval marine nano - people say it's not very strong, needs to be dialled right up then you lose the blue effect.

Kessil A80 - can't control it with spending an extra £100 then it's getting pricey.

AI Prime - great light, but when you add the mount, and I might want a shade, you're talking £300 to light a tiny tank.

What would you use?

blaxsun · May 30, 2022

Do you already have the pico tank?

waterwatereverywhere · May 30, 2022

blaxsun said:
Do you already have the pico tank?

No, just at the planning stage.

blaxsun · May 30, 2022

waterwatereverywhere said:
No, just at the planning stage.

There are a few commercially available picos that have LED setups already. Might be worth checking out.

MaxTremors · May 30, 2022

The aquaknight V2 (sold as the Reefbreeders nano in the US) is perfect for tanks this size. The A80 would also be good, you don’t need the controller, just out on a timer and it’ll be fine.

waterwatereverywhere · May 31, 2022

blaxsun said:
There are a few commercially available picos that have LED setups already. Might be worth checking out.

Thanks, yes although not all seem to be available in the UK!

waterwatereverywhere · May 31, 2022

MaxTremors said:
The aquaknight V2 (sold as the Reefbreeders nano in the US) is perfect for tanks this size. The A80 would also be good, you don’t need the controller, just out on a timer and it’ll be fine.

I suppose I just like the idea of controlling the spectrum and having a fade up and down schedule, but of course you pay for that! I'll have a look at the Aquaknight thanks.

noopsyche · May 31, 2022

waterwatereverywhere said:
I'm confusing myself with what light to get for a pico, probably 3 - 5 gallons, around 25-30 cm square. All I seem to come across is the drawbacks! So...

Fluval marine nano - people say it's not very strong, needs to be dialled right up then you lose the blue effect.

Kessil A80 - can't control it with spending an extra £100 then it's getting pricey.

AI Prime - great light, but when you add the mount, and I might want a shade, you're talking £300 to light a tiny tank.

What would you use?

what's the Length? 25-30 cm Long?