Updated Refugium Lighting Recommendations?

[Lt4Mike]

I searched but most threads are old. I have a 8” deep 12x9 section for chaeto in my 20 gallon sump for my refugium. I’d like to stay under $250 if possible. I had a Home Depot Black Magic led grow light bulb that did decent for about a year but recently died and would like to upgrade. I looked at the Kessil H80/160, AI Prime fuge light and Amazon has way too many options. Which is best for my setup? Just because I’m willing to pay for a H160 doesn’t mean it’s what I need so asking for some advice. Thank ahead of time!

 

[shakacuz]

can only speak from my experience, but my ai fuge has worked great in the year i've had it so far. it's convenient for me since i run a hydra over my 40b, and dual nero 3's. can control it all from a single app.

 

[BAMatter]

I like my AI Fuge… definitely gets that chaeto growing so it can do it’s job. My fuge is 15.25x14.5” FYI

 

[Spare time]

I use the hood light that came with the fluval evo 13.5 lol. I had an ai prime 16hd bt the lense melted (as an AI product does) and the power block failed.