can't decide on lighting

dandoozled · Nov 25, 2019

I have a 13.5g fluvo tank, and I don't plan on having any sps other than a birds nest. I currently have stock fluvo lighting and am wanting to upgrade but really don't want to break myself over costs. I was looking into both the Kessil a80 and AI Prime and even though they are really a bit out of my reach I don't mind waiting to save a little, but I found this light on Amazon and was wondering if it would work with my planned reef setup?

HIPARGERO LED Aquarium Light – Aquarium LED Lights 30W Saltwater Lighting with Touch Control and 3W Cree Chips for Coral Reef Fish Nano Tank

Nanoreefer4ever · Nov 25, 2019

It's a decent light for softies and couple lps other than that u need either ai prime or kessil. I would spend on a good light in case u change your mind and get sps or upgrade. Lightning is something you can't under spend, its life support for corals

tstar · Nov 25, 2019

We have the same tank and are looking at getting the Current USA Orbit Marine 18"... The tank is tucked in under some cabinetry and we don't have the height above the tank for a suspended light or mount arm.

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Edp251 · Nov 25, 2019

I have that exact tank and upgraded to that light. It is a frag tank for softies and a few LPS. Works great. I did check the par and I think the stock light was 100-ish up top and 50-ish on the bottom. The hipargero boosted each by about 75. Would agree to go up to something stronger if you want sps down the road