lighting headache

troni · #1 01-26-2012, 01:26 AM

I'm hurting my head trying to find a light that I can justify spending that much on. Now I give up. I'm turning to you guys for help.
I want to grow lps and softies, zoos, and i'd like a anemone.
Its a 20g and I'm ok spending about 400.
Must be led and dimmable.
Bonus for programmable.
1. Any suggestions?
2. Can you buy it for me?

The Grizz · #2 01-26-2012, 01:43 AM

Get in contact with Martin @ Modular LED ( site sponsor ) email him your tank info and what you would like to do with it and he will come up with the best option at the best price.

Nano · #3 01-26-2012, 01:43 AM

If your ok spending 400 andyou want those optimal get and ai nano, talk to martin at midular led, hes one of the sponsors here. Awesome guy to deal with

Nano · #4 01-26-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Get in contact with Martin @ Modular LED ( site sponsor ) email him your tank info and what you would like to do with it and he will come up with the best option at the best price.

Lol you beat me. Also ask Martin about his diy leds and check out grizz's led build

The Grizz · #5 01-26-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nanomano

If your ok spending 400 andyou want those optimal get and ai nano, talk to martin at midular led, hes one of the sponsors here. Awesome guy to deal with

Words out of my mouth, just spelled a little different

Nano · #6 01-26-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Words out of my mouth, just spelled a little different

Oh sh** I can't believe I spelled that wrong lol. I meant modular med not midlar. Damn phone.

troni · #7 01-26-2012, 02:16 AM

Lol its not Friday yet, there's way to much fun happening. Back on track. Will a ai nano grow anemones? And I thought ai nanos were like 550. 100 cheaper then the sol.

SteveConn · #8 01-26-2012, 02:24 AM

I also think Martin at Modular LED would be a good choice. I have a kit for my 24g nano. Corals seem to love it :-), he can help you with options that you are looking for.

Nano · #9 01-26-2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by troni

Lol its not Friday yet, there's way to much fun happening. Back on track. Will a ai nano grow anemones? And I thought ai nanos were like 550. 100 cheaper then the sol.

Yikes where are you getting your prices from? Ai sols are 400 and change. And the nanos are like 300 and change. You just have to buy a controller. No doubt the light is strong enough, but if your tank is young I would wait for it to mature before you take the plunge into an anemone

Martin could do a good dimmable kit for you for less then the nano though so I would definitely give him a PM. Also look into ecoxotic panorama strips and modules with Martin too, he can work magic for your wallet and needs.

SteveConn · #10 01-26-2012, 02:30 AM

I second taking it slow, especially at the beginning!! I had to return my nem because my tank was crashing after I bought it as a complete setup. Lost almost all of my corals. First few months can be trial an error if you are new at this, makes freshwater look effortless! It's worth it though once you learn and thing become ... more stable