Light for Fluval Evo 5 Gallon

Mwhitedesigns · Dec 28, 2018

Hi there,
I am looking to upgrade the stock light that came with my Fluval Evo 5 gallon tank. I have a neon green montipora digitata, pipe organ, Green tip cristata and a rainbow bubble tip anemone.

I don't have much room above my tank (2 inches) so i need to keep a slim profile. Also if like to stay around $100 or less if possible.

Would this light be sufficient for healthy coral and anemone grown etc. I would be getting the 13~23 model.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075Q8N62Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hmMjCb7CFZRQC

Or if you have any other suggestions I am completely open.

Thank you in advanced!

RobZilla04 · Dec 28, 2018

The 13"- 22" model is for planted tanks, not reef. The spectrum is likely very different.

The Kessil A80 is a good option.

Mwhitedesigns · Dec 28, 2018

Thank you. Wouldn't that light need to be higher than 2 inches from the tank top? In addition I would like blues etc to bring out the colors.

RobZilla04 · Dec 28, 2018

Only two inches above the water line? Whoa that really low. The good thing about the A80 is you can program the intensity very low. Kessils have some of the best spectrum blending on the market, so yes blue is definitely achievable there.

Anything you place 2" above the water line you're going to have to keep an eye on the fixture due to moisture and salt creep.

Etmanning · Dec 28, 2018

I use a current USA LED over my fluval spec V reef and it works great. Definitely worth looking into it.

Mwhitedesigns · Dec 28, 2018

Etmanning said:
I use a current USA LED over my fluval spec V reef and it works great. Definitely worth looking into it.

could you share the light you have?

Mwhitedesigns · Dec 28, 2018

Also, the stock light sits about 1" from the top of the tank "lid".

Stickboy15 · Dec 28, 2018

I’d go with a a160 since your doing some sps

Mwhitedesigns · Dec 28, 2018

I don't think the a160 will fit above my current setup. I only have 2.5" above my hood.

Stickboy15 · Dec 28, 2018

oh I though you meant your light was 2 inches above the water. Then lose the hood it'll give you many more options.

Mwhitedesigns · Dec 28, 2018

That is what i meant. Wrong terminology. Sorry!

#15 · Oct 12, 2023

Mwhitedesigns said:
That is what i meant. Wrong terminology. Sorry!

Great looking tank

Thjhiggins · Oct 25, 2023

I have been told to use the fluval nano marine light but I don't see how to attach it without removing the lid which I cannot do, evap is crazy as it is. I need to add 10 ounces of freshwater as it is......I need a light for this tank without having to remove the lid! Anyone know of something that will work email me at thjhiggins1 at Gmail dot com

#15 · Oct 26, 2023

Thjhiggins said:
I have been told to use the fluval nano marine light but I don't see how to attach it without removing the lid which I cannot do, evap is crazy as it is. I need to add 10 ounces of freshwater as it is......I need a light for this tank without having to remove the lid! Anyone know of something that will work email me at thjhiggins1 at Gmail dot com

You can use a heat gun or something constantly warm to weaken the glu then use something thin like a razor blade slideing it between the plastic and glass carefully