Im Nuvo Fusion Nano 10

landon1010 · #1 03-16-2016, 01:47 AM

Would the 18w light with this aquarium be enough for some zoas and softies?? Trying to keep costs low but wondering if I'd be better off to get the setup without the skkye 18w light for $140 instead of $280 with the light. Anyone know of some decent lights to use instead? I'd prefer not to be limited by the light.
http://www.reefsuppl...-LED-light.html

Also does anyone have experience with this tank or heard anything about it?

i have crabs · #2 03-16-2016, 02:17 AM

I have the 16g with 2 of those lights and i can keep softies and zoos no problem,i dont think the lights are worth the price they cost but they do a ok job

spit.fire · #3 03-16-2016, 02:27 AM

yes, you wont get very good colors out of your corals with the light tho

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #4 03-16-2016, 02:36 AM

Agree, you are better off saving the $140 and buy a proper reef led for cheaper, most likely.

landon1010 · #5 03-16-2016, 05:26 AM

Is there any that you'd recommend that are in the same price range roughly??

landon1010 · #6 03-16-2016, 05:28 AM

Roleadro Led 55x3w Dimmable 165w Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Light for Reef, Coral & Fish https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00INM0J1M/..._76o6wb18Z9T98

landon1010 · #7 03-16-2016, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Agree, you are better off saving the $140 and buy a proper reef led for cheaper, most likely.

Any recommendations?

Tyfighter · #8 03-16-2016, 03:08 PM

I ran an ai prime over my 10 gallon, it is more money but for the controlability it was great.
Occasionally you see a used one pop up for $200 ish.

You could go the diy route with par 38 bulbs, there are lots of threads out there on how to do this.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #9 03-16-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by landon1010

Any recommendations?

I've been happy with the growth and colours I'm getting using inexpensive "Chinese" LEDs (very similar to the one you posted on the Amazon link). I bought mine used and I have a new spare one. I've also liked results from my Kessil A150 but all these may be too powerful for a 10g, even dimmed down.

This one might work well for you. If you're good with a soldiering iron, maybe switch out a few whites for some other colours and add a UV emitter to make it more full spectrum.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=118673

Anthony

landon1010 · #10 03-16-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyfighter

I ran an ai prime over my 10 gallon, it is more money but for the controlability it was great.
Occasionally you see a used one pop up for $200 ish.

You could go the diy route with par 38 bulbs, there are lots of threads out there on how to do this.

Would I be able to use just one par38?