I want led shimmer, cheap.

DancingShark · Aug 31, 2018

It could be anything. Small ebay lights, Amazon, diy ones anything. I even set my phone over the tank and turn the flash on and get a really nice shimmer. I can pick up used kessils for about 200 bucks but that's to much especially since I need three of them to cover my 6' tank.

No real reason except aesthetic. No real function. Just get bored and want to try new things. What options do I have.

Current set up SB reef lights. Added some t5 sometime ago because of my tank boredom and here I am again.

Crabs McJones · Aug 31, 2018

You could try one of these, they're basically a cheap replica of the Kessils
https://www.amazon.com/Leite-Aquari...26298&sr=8-1&keywords=pendant+reef+tank+light
But basically any single point light source will give you the shimmer you desire. Thats why your phones flashlight works so well, its a single point light source.

pickupman66 · Aug 31, 2018

To add to @Crabs Mcjones I would not use those linked as full lighting, but just to add the shimmer. a Kessel A360 is 90 watts. The linked item is 16 watts. the $79 item they also list is only 30 watts. It will give shimmer but not be enough IMO to support sustained growth by itself.

Crabs McJones · Aug 31, 2018

pickupman66 said:
To add to @Crabs Mcjones I would not use those linked as full lighting, but just to add the shimmer. a Kessel A360 is 90 watts. The linked item is 16 watts. the $79 item they also list is only 30 watts. It will give shimmer but not be enough IMO to support sustained growth by itself.

@DancingShark said above that they would have no real function other than shimmer

otherwise I would have said kessil all the way

Brew12 · Aug 31, 2018

Point a powerhead up closer to the surface and get more ripple in the water.

DancingShark · Aug 31, 2018

Yeah this is strictly just for looks. I am happy with my current set up right now as far coral colors and growth.

This is my tank. I am using a puck style led to show the difference in shimmer.
This one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079JTB5Q5/ref=psdcmw_2975458011_t1_B075H8QN4R
That is over my 10g tank.

DancingShark · Aug 31, 2018

Brew12 said:
Point a powerhead up closer to the surface and get more ripple in the water.

I need more ripples?

oreo54 · Aug 31, 2018

Orphek light bar w/ narrow optics..You can pick the shimmer color..

Have them skip every other led (o Ohm jumper)...and use 60 degree lenses..
Need to verify driver minimum voltage though..

DancingShark · Sep 13, 2018

Soooooooo I went and picked up the kessils.

pickupman66 · Sep 13, 2018

Looks great man.

Reefinmike · Sep 14, 2018

Cheap LED's certainly have their place but when it's your main display it's worth paying extra for proven aquarium lights that not only grow corals well but makes the tank look good overall. The kessils are hard to beat and I couldn't be happier with two 360's and 4 T5 bulbs over my 90. Your video is a great representation of the "life" a good light can add to a tank.