Back to the hobby, new tank! Need help with upgrades.

[Takito]

Hello everyone, I just purchased the Innovative Marine Encore Concept 20g tank and need help with budget lighting and skimmers. I need 2 of each and research can be overwhelming. I narrowed it down to 3 options. Hipergero Aqua Knight 30w, 1 per tank. (Cheap, but will it work?) Kessil a80 Tuna Blue 15w, 1 per tank. (Pricey for my budget) and
finally the Current USA Orbit Marine, 1 for both tanks. (Cheapest, but ugliest and less effective) I haven't done much research on skimmers and I think my next upgrade is an ATO system.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Better off with an Ai Prime, kessil 160 or Par 38 bulb. On your list - A80 light.

 

[Dr. Phil]

Welcome to R2R! I can't give guidance on your questions but others will be along soon!

 

[Takito]

Better off with an Ai Prime, kessil 160 or Par 38 bulb. On your list - A80 light.

Thanks but I can't afford any of those. And buying the a80 would mean I could def not afford an ATO and idk if I'll be able to get both skimmers. I think I'm leaning towards the Aqua Knight.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks but I can't afford any of those. And buying the a80 would mean I could def not afford an ATO and idk if I'll be able to get both skimmers. I think I'm leaning towards the Aqua Knight.

In choosing light, Consider what coral you are planning on keeping and what their light requirements are. There are always some I listed reasonably in the marketplace section of R2R

 

[Takito]

In choosing light, Consider what coral you are planning on keeping and what their light requirements are. There are always some I listed reasonably in the marketplace section of R2R

Going for soft corals and easy to take care of LPS

 

[Cwentz758]

Going for soft corals and easy to take care of LPS

Aqua knight should be fine. The YouTube guy inappropriate reefer kept a nice small soft lps tank using one

 

[Jonathan.T]

Hello everyone, I just purchased the Innovative Marine Encore Concept 20g tank and need help with budget lighting and skimmers. I need 2 of each and research can be overwhelming. I narrowed it down to 3 options. Hipergero Aqua Knight 30w, 1 per tank. (Cheap, but will it work?) Kessil a80 Tuna Blue 15w, 1 per tank. (Pricey for my budget) and
finally the Current USA Orbit Marine, 1 for both tanks. (Cheapest, but ugliest and less effective) I haven't done much research on skimmers and I think my next upgrade is an ATO system.

I’m using 2 aqua knight fixtures for my 48gallon tank and yes it works I’m growing monti sps and lps

 

[Takito]

I’m using 2 aqua knight fixtures for my 48gallon tank and yes it works I’m growing monti sps and lps

Thanks I returned my tank and got a waterbox20 instead. Bought the Aqua Knight V2. Hope it works well.