Help me choose some new lighting

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Hey reefers,

I have an IM Nuvo 24 and it's a great tank. The lights are great as far as growth and light output, however the design of me not being able to get into my tank easily and regularly drives me crazy.
The terrible design is I have to fully remove the LED strip and put it on the floor in order to do anything.

My tank is roughly 34 inches long and 12 inches deep and 12 inches tall. I will post pictures of my current setup.

I was looking to get some lights that are controllable and will give great light output and can be used on a future tank when I upgrade to a bigger tank.

Potentials:
(2) AI prime HD
(1) AI hydra 26
(2) kessil a160

Open to any other suggestions or comments on my potential light options based on experience.

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I use AI Hydra 52s on my 120 and they are very good lights, I've seen many Nuvo 20s with AI Primes that look and grow really well im confident any of your lists options will be a good fit as long as you get the spectrum and intensity correct
 
I use AI Hydra 52s on my 120 and they are very good lights, I've seen many Nuvo 20s with AI Primes that look and grow really well im confident any of your lists options will be a good fit as long as you get the spectrum and intensity correct

Thank you. Do you know where to find good setting for spectrum and intensity output from an LED fixture
 
I have 2 AI primes and absolutely love them on the tank. Can't go wrong but I do think the one hydra26 won't look as good as two units coverage wise.

The controllability of primes over kessil was a selling point for me.
 
I have 2 AI primes and absolutely love them on the tank. Can't go wrong but I do think the one hydra26 won't look as good as two units coverage wise.

The controllability of primes over kessil was a selling point for me.

I agree 2 AI primes will work best and looks great... As for intensity theres youtube videos from Dans reef(he has an AI prime video), and Mrs. Saltwater tank, and Mr. saltwater tank where they share their preferred intensity and settings.
 

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