Hello,
New to the reef world. Just set up a 20 x 20 x 20 35 Gallon tank a little over a week ago. Let the tank run for 72 hours before putting 2 black clowns in. Have around 25 lbs of live rock, live sand, and filled it with NutriWater. All water readings have been cleared.
Really having a hard time choosing a light for the tank. Not looking to spend over ~$200 but need it to be programmable and dimmable. I know I'll need around 120 to 160W as well going by the 3.5w/gal for softs and 4.5w/g for hard corals which I do plan having both.
Any suggestions on lights? I've been shopping between the Kissel 160W, VipraSpectra 165W, Euphotica 165W, and the Asta 120.
It was suggested to me that a 165W will be more than enough (Ill have to dim it) and keep softs towards the bottom. (Would a 120W be a better option than a 160-165W?
Really could use some opinions and guidance on what LED lights to consider. Again my criteria are no more than $2-220, programmable, dimmable, and proper for the 20 x 20 x 20 dimensions.
Also, any suggestions on attachable protein skimmers?? I will have a medium to heavy bio load eventually in the tank. Currently using an Eheim 250 Classic Canister filter so no add ins to sump options.
Thanks, I look forward to hearing everyones opinions
Attached are photos for reference on what the tank looks like and how the live rock and 2 fish are going. First picture was right after water was added (only pic I have of tank from distance)
New to the reef world. Just set up a 20 x 20 x 20 35 Gallon tank a little over a week ago. Let the tank run for 72 hours before putting 2 black clowns in. Have around 25 lbs of live rock, live sand, and filled it with NutriWater. All water readings have been cleared.
Really having a hard time choosing a light for the tank. Not looking to spend over ~$200 but need it to be programmable and dimmable. I know I'll need around 120 to 160W as well going by the 3.5w/gal for softs and 4.5w/g for hard corals which I do plan having both.
Any suggestions on lights? I've been shopping between the Kissel 160W, VipraSpectra 165W, Euphotica 165W, and the Asta 120.
It was suggested to me that a 165W will be more than enough (Ill have to dim it) and keep softs towards the bottom. (Would a 120W be a better option than a 160-165W?
Really could use some opinions and guidance on what LED lights to consider. Again my criteria are no more than $2-220, programmable, dimmable, and proper for the 20 x 20 x 20 dimensions.
Also, any suggestions on attachable protein skimmers?? I will have a medium to heavy bio load eventually in the tank. Currently using an Eheim 250 Classic Canister filter so no add ins to sump options.
Thanks, I look forward to hearing everyones opinions
Attached are photos for reference on what the tank looks like and how the live rock and 2 fish are going. First picture was right after water was added (only pic I have of tank from distance)
