Is AI prime 16HD sufficient?

[LardLad]

I have a Fluval EVO 13.5 mixed reef. I hate the idea of an open top tank. But I guess to get any decent lighting I have to get rid of the canopy. I feel like I'm drinking the Kool-Aid here. So if I get some sort of screened top so my fish won't jump out and then put an AI Prime 16 HD light on top will that be sufficient for my tank?

Also how high above the water does the light have to be?

While we're at it where can I get a screen cover to keep all my livestock from escaping?

I really hate this. I hope the future of reefing pairs canopies with better lighting options.

 

[LardLad]

BTW i have Birds Nest, Stylo, Zoas, Euphyllias, Tubipora, Gsp.

 

[Tumey]

BRS has everything you need to diy a screen top or you can usually get everything from a home improvement. This recent video might answer your question on lighting

Will it win our best light of the year? Testing the AI Prime 16 on Nano, 40 Breeder and 120g tanks!

Using real PAR data, we find the optimal mounting configuration for the Aqua Illumination Prime HD LED lights over a nano tank, 40 breeder and standard 120 gallon aquarium. In addition, Randy explores just how capable this extremely popular pico sized LED light is and shares the BRS

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