Light recommendations for 9gal Fluval Flex

[vaguelyreeflike]

Not looking to break the bank, but want an upgraded light for the 9gal Flex. I’ve yet to transition it to salt and begin cycling, but I can’t see the light being able to grow much other than hardy softies.

I plan to get either a glass or mesh top for it so a clip on light would be nice.

I would like some SPS and LPS in there eventually, its going to be used as a “frag grow out” tank/pico reef.

 

[fishski13]

I would say it can get much better than an AI Prime for that size tank both in price, ability to grow, control

 

[mjw011689]

I’d agree the AI prime is probably the easy answer. Between ease of use, programmability, and performance, pretty tough to beat.

I have a kessil a80 tuna blue over my fluval Evo 5, and honestly, I wish it were brighter. I love the color and everything from it, just doesn’t quite light it up enough. If you were to go with those, I’d recommend 2 of them linked together, and the other downside is you have to buy a separate controller if you want to maximize them, there is no phone app to set it and forget it so to speak. It it is great color so there’s that.

 

[Hooz]

In the year plus I ran my Flex 9 as a nano reef, I went from the Fluval Nano to a Kessil A80 to an AI Prime. Learn from me... skip to the AI Prime.

 

[vaguelyreeflike]

AI Prime it is! Thank you everyone!

 

[mjw011689]

Not sure what length that tank is, but another thought occurred… they now make the 12” AI blade. One grow, one glow. Bout the same price as the prime I think (give or take)