Standard 29G reef lighting

[VG30DE-TT]

When I started my tank back in April I was intent on using a Kessil A360 and that was that, I didn't do much research, since I have changed almost everything from my original design mostly because of the practical experience I have had in the last 7 months.

Right now I'm using a $70 LED Aqueon light on a $5 Christmas light timer, and it's just not getting the job done, when I run the daytime light for 12hrs a day my one Candy cane coral frag Thrives, and so do the diatoms, as soon as i cut the light time back, the diatoms fade away and so does my 1 lonely coral frag.

It seems to me I need more intense light for fewer hours a day.

Keeping in mind, I basically budgeted in the cost of a Kessil A360 and a Kessil controller (aprox $300-400) are there any other Light/controler options or Light with programming built in that would be better suited for my very rectangular old school 29G tank

thanks for your time

 

[flooddc]

Look into the mars aqua or equivalent led light. Get the 24”/300w module.

 

[VG30DE-TT]

I had a look at that light. Looks nice and right up my alley, but it doesn't seem to be programmable in any way. But the form factor/ coverage is exactly what I thought I would be looking for

 

[flooddc]

I had a look at that light. Looks nice and right up my alley, but it doesn't seem to be programmable in any way. But the form factor/ coverage is exactly what I thought I would be looking for

I thought mars aqua would have one with programmable features.I have a Euphotica 24" that I am current running on my nem tank. It's programmable. Not sure if it still available for purchase.
Viparspectra and other similar brands are also comparable to mars aqua. Some even have WIFI!
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