John-Solo August 27, 2016 Share August 27, 2016 I'm thinking of setting up a 5.5gal tank for my work. I'd like to have coral and one maybe 2 fish. What are your suggestion for lighting? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM August 27, 2016 Share August 27, 2016 Depending on budget, some suggestions. On higher end AI Prime or Nano Box Mini Tide. On the lower end maybe an SBReef LIght sPAR38 which comes with a gooseneck clip plus get a timer: https://sbreeflights.com/sbox-nano-reeffuge/11-spar38-reef.html Mid range maybe a Mic Mol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-Solo August 27, 2016 Author Share August 27, 2016 I like that SBReef light and the price is reasonable. I'll have to look more into that one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 28, 2016 Share August 28, 2016 I have a 6 gallon Nuvo and I use 4) of the Skkye lights on it. The tank came with 2, but I needed more to be able to grow SPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keraxis August 28, 2016 Share August 28, 2016 (edited) I use a wavepoint for my 2.6 and its seems to do fine. I got the 6 inch but the 12 inch is $69. From the videos of reefs that use it... keeps up to low light sps Edited August 28, 2016 by Keraxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-Solo August 29, 2016 Author Share August 29, 2016 (edited) awesome! Im planing it all out right now and setting a budget aside. I was going to us a 5.5 that I had laying around my house but I got my hands on a 14 gal bio-cube so my demotions have changed. Im definitely going to up grade the lighting still. maybe do the LED med for the hood or will just take the hood off. I saw that the SBReef light had a larger model that is still well priced. can't wait to get this this set up. Edited August 29, 2016 by John-Solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keraxis August 30, 2016 Share August 30, 2016 awesome! Im planing it all out right now and setting a budget aside. I was going to us a 5.5 that I had laying around my house but I got my hands on a 14 gal bio-cube so my demotions have changed. Im definitely going to up grade the lighting still. maybe do the LED med for the hood or will just take the hood off. I saw that the SBReef light had a larger model that is still well priced. can't wait to get this this set up. 14 cube... You could prob get a used kessil. It would create a clean look that doesnt need a hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshifer August 30, 2016 Share August 30, 2016 I like AI products. Bit pricy but I got lucky and found one at a pawn shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-Solo August 30, 2016 Author Share August 30, 2016 I like AI products. Bit pricy but I got lucky and found one at a pawn shop. Dude. I love pawn shops, I find the coolest stuff at those places. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-Solo August 30, 2016 Author Share August 30, 2016 14 cube... You could prob get a used kessil. It would create a clean look that doesnt need a hood Iv was thinking of a Kessil, I have a 360 with the controller on my 29 gal tank. I think it's been the best addition Iv don't with my tank. I did notice a slowdown in my coral growth but I might just need to play with the intensity through out the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshifer August 30, 2016 Share August 30, 2016 Dude. I love pawn shops, I find the coolest stuff at those places. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I know right. I got a $600 AI hydra fifty two new in box for $40. He thought it was a work lamp. It's over kill on a 6 but in December im getting the IM lagoon (drools) so I can use it on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm August 31, 2016 Share August 31, 2016 I have a swing arm lamp off Amazon and a Par38 bulb on my 8g at work. A little hard to fix to a cubical desk, but looks much better than a gooseneck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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