Best Inexpensive LEDs for Nano?

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

I am doing a little project with a 10 gallon dominated zoanthid tank and want to know which inexpensive LEDs would be the best for these Zoas? I'm wanting some dark blues in the LEDs so I can see the beauty in the Zoas! Give your thoughts and God bless!!

Thank you

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

I was thinking this LED!

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

Have you looked into the new Kessil A80 with the mini gooseneck?

http://www.kessil.com/aquarium/Saltwater_A80_Tuna_Blue.php

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

No I have not! Are they legit? And how many would I need for a 10 gal nano?

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

This is my nano tank to soon to be reef!

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

Anything Kessil makes for "BLUE" is legit

Can u give me the W x D x H in inches of your 10 gallon

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

Dang that Kessil seems super legit man, I'm definitely buying that one!!

Yes it's

20.2 x 10.5 x 13.3 inches

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

Watch this video and see if fits your needs.

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

I'm in love with it!! Lol it looks awesome and the price point in great!!

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

See i was thinking about buying this one!

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 said:
I'm in love with it!! Lol it looks awesome and the price point in great!!

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 said:
See i was thinking about buying this one!

Don't kick your self over it.
You did the right thing and posted on R2R.
Someone should had responded earlier.
Be careful with that A80. It may be small but can cook some coral quickly.
Keep it tuned down for awhile on those Zoa's and see how they react to the A80.

Have you ever ran a reef before?
You know about cycling a new tank, water changes etc....?

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

Ok sounds good!
Yes I have and I'm just getting back into it's been 2 years since I was in it last and trying to refresh my memory on how to take care of coral!

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

You need this article and understand a nano.
Lager tanks can be a lot easier for a new reefer.
http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/how-to-start-and-maintain-a-nano-reef.htm

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 said:
Ok sounds good!
Yes I have and I'm just getting back into it's been 2 years since I was in it last and trying to refresh my memory on how to take care of coral!

Great! You have the background and understand to have patients and good tank husbandry.
Welcome back to the hobby

Xerxes_Zoanthids444 · Dec 28, 2016

Thank you bud I'm excited to be back in it, it's by far my favorite hobby!!

Betty1964 · Dec 28, 2016

amazon had some pretty sweet lighting deals for reef tanks this week. I would avoid anything made by AquaticLife as though it came packaged with the plague. They work wonderfully for awhile...then they don't...at all.

GoVols · Dec 28, 2016

Betty1964 said:
amazon had some pretty sweet lighting deals for reef tanks this week. I would avoid anything made by AquaticLife as though it came packaged with the plague. They work wonderfully for awhile...then they don't...at all.

lol, on the AquaticLife!