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drew930
03/26/2013, 11:30 AM
Getting a Mr Aqua 25 gallon cube. I was going to use Ecoxotic's EcoPico with 3-5 Led strips, but Im starting to think maybe the AI Nano would be a better option. But I need some advice.

Tank would be 18x18x18 ...
Want good coverage ...
Keeping mainly LPS maybe 1 SPS, clam, and maybe a BTA ...
Ecopico w/3 Strips would be around $87. with 5 strips around $130.
AI Nano maybe $230-250 used and $299 new.

Problem is , I dont really know how the 2 compare. I know the AI dims and has timers and all that good stuff, but as far as the lighting goes. My guess is the AI Nano is better but is it $160 better ? Can someone help me out ??

rtparty
03/26/2013, 12:19 PM
The ecopico will not work. It won't even come close. It is meant for little 5 gallon tanks at the most.

The ai nano is the much better choice for that size tank.

chrismayu
03/26/2013, 10:56 PM
I have the nano on a JBJ Nano cube 24 ( 16 x 16) and it is nice. I am setting up a 18x 18 cube and the Nano is going to be used for that.

I vote for the Nano :rollface: