Help Choosing Light!

[Mrvn]

Hi everyone!!

I'm trying to set up a nano reef in a 13.3gal mr aqua tank. But I'm having trouble deciding what light to buy, also I dont know if my old light from my planted tank would work to grow corals. The light I have is a Finnex Planted + 24/7, with this light I'm getting around 100 PAR at the bottom of my tank, but if this doesnt work I can buy a new one (my budget is around 100~150).
Thank you all in advance! I hope you can help me :spin1:

 

[jstack]

Hi everyone!!

I'm trying to set up a nano reef in a 13.3gal mr aqua tank. But I'm having trouble deciding what light to buy, also I dont know if my old light from my planted tank would work to grow corals. The light I have is a Finnex Planted + 24/7, with this light I'm getting around 100 PAR at the bottom of my tank, but if this doesnt work I can buy a new one (my budget is around 100~150).
Thank you all in advance! I hope you can help me :spin1:

100 par is pretty decent for softies in a nano maybe even some of the less demanding Lps I'd say rock it see how it goes
BTW WC to Reef Central!xD

 

[Mrvn]

100 par is pretty decent for softies in a nano maybe even some of the less demanding Lps I'd say rock it see how it goes
BTW WC to Reef Central!xD

Thank you !!! What light would you recommend me if I want to get some mid light LPS?

 

[sde1500]

I'm going to guess a planted light isn't going to give the best spectrum for corals. Mars Aqua is a cheap LED that people like. I have a reefbreeder that works very well for me so far.

 

[gallegos]

I agree on the mars aquatic led lights. You can get them for about $90 I run 3 of them over my 230 gal.

 

[Mrvn]

I agree on the mars aquatic led lights. You can get them for about $90 I run 3 of them over my 230 gal.

Thank you all for your opinions. I found this light
OceanRevive® Arctic-T247 and I liked it, but I'm not sure if it would be too much light for my tank.

 

[BigEZ77]

Hi! I have no suggestions! Just want to say something with excitement! You got me all fired up!!!

 

[Chibils]

The Mars Aqua and Ocean Revive are two of the "Chinese black box" (knock off no-name) lights that people have had a lot of success with.

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[Mrvn]

After some more research these are my options:

OceanRevive® Arctic-T247
AquaIllumination Prime LED Fixture
Kessil A160W Tuna Blue

Thank you!

 

[BigEZ77]

I have the Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue, great light...highly recommend it!

 

[Mrvn]

I have the Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue, great light...highly recommend it!

Thank you all for your suggestions, and information. I ended up going for the Aqua Illumination Prime. I'm setting up my tank next week so I hope I made the right decision