40G Lighting Question // Dual Kessil A80s?

[homegrownherbis]

Hello fellow R2R members!

I recently started getting into the hobby and have already found it to be incredibly enjoyable and rewarding. Sadly, I have not had the most successful experience. I am currently just starting my fallow period and am looking to get some nice lighting for when I put all my fish back in the tank. I'm just starting out so please take it easy on me

What type of lighting would you suggest for my tank? I am willing to spend some money to make it look nice. I had been reading about running dual Kessil A80s but wasn't sure. Honestly, I just am hoping it will look really nice/natural with the shimmer effect and nice blues to bring out the corals (which I'll eventually add some day). I don't plan on upgrading any time soon. I realize I'm saying that now but could very well end up upgrading soon.

Any suggestions would be very welcome! I know there's a lot to learn even about lighting but looking to get the most aesthetically pleasing view.

Also, this is a stupid question, but my friend purchased the tank for me and it's an AIO tank. Is this considered a 40 breeder?

Thanks for any help at all!

 

[jeffww]

I have 2x a80 on a 7g cube. I dont think they will be enough unless you do only softies.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Two A80's would not have sufficient power for a tank that size. At minimum I would do a pair of A160's for soft corals and some LPS. Otherwise a pair of A360's would work perfectly on that tank if you want to venture further into LPS and SPS corals

 

[Deiblerj]

I run 2 A360ws over my 40breeder and love the look.

Is that an Aquamaxx on the side? Been looking at these. Really want one but dang they are expensive