Help me pick out a new light!

[coopaloopa]

I am sure these threads can get a little redundant but i am looking for some personalized input.

I want a new light, but need some direction. I want to go with led, and that's about all I really know for sure. Ithe tank is a JBJ 24g nano cube with the stock PC lighting. I would like to keep a top on the tank but im not fully opposed to going topless. I only have soft corals and lps and have no plans to keep sps or clams in the near future, but would like to get a light that keeps these options open down the road. I have been looking at the jbj unibody, but I'm not sure if its enough. I'd also like to stay away from DIY, because I'm not the handiest guy in the world. I'd like to stay in the 350-400 range but would go up for the right setup. Let me here your suggestions and i appreciate the input.

 

[troyman]

dr fosters smith has a marineland reef led light 169 good buy will fit your tank

 

[africancichlid]

Have you looked at the kessil A150w led? they should work well if you decide to remove the top of your aquarium.

 

[rovster]

If you want to keep the top, look into a Rapid LED kit or Panorama Pros. If you want to ditch the top, then that opens up your options to some nice LED fixtures. I think with most of the high quality fixtures, you can't go wrong. You may want to post this in the nano section as well. FWIW, I have a Rapid LED kit on my BC, and I'm happy with it. Its not "top of the line", but its been a HUGE improvement over the stock lighting.

 

[troyman]

i still like halides cant make the switch yet

 

[coopaloopa]

What are your opinions on the JBJ Unibody LED? Is that going to be enough light for the 24g? The one at lfs is on a small 12g and it looks great, but i dont want to "upgrade" my lighting and end up with less coverage.

Also, if the JBJ unibody is sufficient for a 24g, which controller would be the cheapest yet still fit the needs for the system? I know there are two channgels on the driver box but I honestly do not know anythign about controllers.

 

[INCEPTION7]

I would take the top off and go with a 150 watt MH fixture. You could do something like a clip on (JBJ or Coralife) or choose from the many ceiling mount options. If you are worried about heat then the Kessil will also work.

 

[richiero]

you dont have to take the top off for kessil lights..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6O3eVLGwGLI

fast forward to min 2:26-2:27 of the video