supplemental lighting/AI primes

mike sebastiano · Nov 27, 2023

Hey all. I have a 50g AIO with 2 AI primes on it. Was wanting to add a third prime but was looking into some other possible options. Does anyone have any input or have a similar setup? Was looking at the AI blade too but would have to figure out how to mount. Thanks !

CasperOe · Nov 28, 2023

As for supplementary lighting, the blades would do you well!

Do you have any reason to believe the Primes are not quire enough though? Lights are expensive, so it might be worth having a PAR meter in your tank to see if you really need to!

As for a mount, AI has hybrid mounting options and many sellers on Etsy are selling 3D printed options as well.

mike sebastiano · Nov 28, 2023

Thanks ill definitely look into some mounts!

And ive seen similar setups with either 3 primes or just some extra lighting. It could just be my eyes wanting a 3rd light but i also feel i need it. I believe im getting 300 par at the water line. Tank is doing well but theres definitely some "dead spots" on the sides of the tank for lighting. Another prime would be nice but a blade definitely fits the budget more and if i find a mount i think it would look sick