Best light for a nano

[clownsnreefs]

Hi i just ordered a custom nano tank with the dimensions of 16l x 16w x 12h
and i am thinking of either getting a kessil A150w ocean blue or the ai nano blue. Which one would give me the best light to support an anemone.

 

[jnelson]

Go with the AI. Should be perfect for those dimensions and it's dimmable which is a plus.

 

[clownsnreefs]

ok that is a plus but does anyone have any experience with the kessil A150

 

[bud]

Hi

I have see the A150w and the AI Nano . The Wow factor on the Kessil even at 35 watts is a beast and is much brighter to the eyes then the AI nano. I was going to buy it until Premium Aquatics gave me a deal for the Razor. I would recommend the Razor to you if you can get a good deal on it if not go with the Kessil.

 

[clownsnreefs]

thanks a lot i will check it out and which color temperature did you see it at. I have heard the ocean blue which is said to be 15000k is much bluer is this true?

 

[cmantis]

I have almost the same size tank and am shopping for lighting too. Looking at maybe 2 par38's. If you would be interested in splitting an order let me know.

 

[clownsnreefs]

Thanks for the offer but i think i am set on the kessil now

 

[cmantis]

Isnt the kessil 150w I was thinking that might be too much light as I was told even a 120w would be a lot.

 

[Trainwreck]

Radion xr30w gen 1. $600 now since the pro came out

 

[Ligershark]

i have an ocean blue kessil on my 20 high tank. my rbta loves it.

my 57 rimless is almost ready to go. i will be upgrading my lighting if youre interested in my kessil.

 

[clownsnreefs]

i may be interested thanks for the offer and the kessil is 35 watts i believe

 

[LowezAkar24]

Hi i just ordered a custom nano tank with the dimensions of 16l x 16w x 12h
and i am thinking of either getting a kessil A150w ocean blue or the ai nano blue. Which one would give me the best light to support an anemone.

Before you purchase those lights, take a look at the FathomLed lights. www.fathomled.com
They are well made and researched. More affordable than AI's or Ecotech's and definitely not DIY's.

 

[clownsnreefs]

Nice lights but I think it's a little much for my need and the price is a little higher then the kessil

 

[FathomLED]

Where are you in LI? I would be more that happy to test the par 30's we carry on that tank. Just got back from Aruba and from the data we collected you may only need one over that tank. As we have replaced the viper clip ons with these bulbs. They are also dimmable
0-100%. I could measure out the par for you and pm you if you would like.

 

[clownsnreefs]

Thanks but the tank is still being made by custom king but i may use the pharos for my larger tank in the future.

 

[FathomLED]

Not talking about the Pharos. I was talking about these for the Nano

http://fathomled.com/products/fathomled-par30-series/

Dont know if I was clear on that. Sorry

 

[cmantis]

I just got back from Lowes to get the supplies I need to make a par30/38 bulb rack its pretty easy to do out of pvc the light sockets screw right in with a T.

Here is a picture I found on another forum of what I will be doing:

 

[FathomLED]

Great DIY idea. Get a little dimmer on there and you got one sweet set up. I have also seen sockets with hooks you can hang right off of eyelets. But T's would give you the option of aiming the light as well. Nice.