10 Gallon SPS lighting

[Andrewalex11]

So I was thinking of going with a Kessil A80 but as I research more and more I find that most Nano SPS tanks fall victim to extremely high evaporation rates due to the heat emitted by the increased lighting intensity.

My questions are:

Will the A80 be enough for some Acropora action?

I have about 85% of my tank covered with a DIY acrylic lid will this pose issues with heat or light intensity as condensation builds up?

Any other lighting suggestions?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

No bp it up to a a160 mane if you like kessil.

And led don't produce heat like other lamps. Led need to be in close proximity to get heat.

Kessil doesn't provide specs so I'm not sure two 80 would work. Be better for coverage.

 

[mcarroll]

I'm not sure two 80 would work. Be better for coverage.

Me neither, but I think I'd try it. Especially if the retailer has any kind of decent return policy on lights.

 

[Andrewalex11]

Decided to go with an XR15

 

[Andrewalex11]

Do y'all think a radion XR30 is too much for a 10 gallon if I mount it up high?

 

[mcarroll]