Need advice on nano lighting

[Stealthprix]

Hello everyone. I'm in the process of designing an acrylic AIO nano for my office. The display area will measure roughly 24"x18". The tank will be 12-13" tall with only about 11" of water height.

Ultimately, I would like this to be an SPS dominant tank so I'm looking for some lighting options that can sustain SPS. If I go with a higher end light, I will have to find one used but I'm open to almost anything. I've considered a black box, building a custom t5 fixture, and most of the readily available led options out there. I guess I'm just looking for some advice. I'm hoping to keep lighting under $200. I know this will be a tough feat, but I have a budget for this entire setup that I'm trying to hit.

Also, this is not a WTB post, but if you have a used light that would fit the bill that your willing to sell, feel free to PM me.

 

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i would say Hydra Prime HD will work for your setup.

 

[hart24601]

I would try and look for a used hydra 26. 24x18 for all sps isn't cheap. Or a reefbreeders photon v2 16" but it's $340.

 

[minus9]

If you're looking for a single fixture, then I would go with T5's. If using LED's, then multiple fixtures are required for sps to minimize shading. I would do an aquatic life T5 hybrid with a LED of your choice. It's not cheap, but you want to keep the most light demanding corals. Good luck!

 

[DesertReefT4r]

250w 20k Radium. You can find MH pendants pretty easy and cheap used. I have bought several over the years. I paid $120 for my current MH pendants and ballast, super cheap and I know lighting will not be an issue.