Hey guys! I'm quite new to reef keeping. I am in the process of setting up a 20 gallon reef (probably a Nuvo Fusion 20) and I'm having serious difficulties with the lighting. I can't find many people talking about lights. Everything I see has people using t5s. I really would prefer LEDs, as I don't have to worry about replacing bulbs periodically. I am a highschool student, so I'm obviously on a budget, and I'm not interested in growing high demand corals, as I'm inexperienced. I would like to be able to grow moderate corals at most. What are some LED light choices that would work for me? I have a Finnex Planted+ 24/7 that I never got to use for aquarium plants, but it grows the pothos well on my gecko tank. Would the marine version of this (not yet released) work for what I want? The Fugeray Marine+? The Ray2 Marine? I'm really not looking to spend $200+ on the light. Thanks for your help!
LED for growing corals?
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enthejungle
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Save a bit longer and go with the Kessil 360. It will serve you well now and in the future if you decided to upgrade to a bigger tank. Although you don't plan on keeping anything difficult to keep now, you'll change your mind down the road and the Kessil will meet all your needs.
mpierce
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On the kessil idea I think the a160we would be plenty for what you have or even the new a80, could start with one and get a second down the road. The a80 May not grow high light corals well but I'd assume that soft and lps would do fine, maybe some sps way at the top. There are plenty of other inexpensive options, reefbreeders or the evergrow brands have low cost options.
