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buddah001
11/26/2016, 07:55 PM
Well yesterday I made the move to get back into the hobby after being out for 5-6+ years. I purschased 28g JBJ CFL all in one tank. I got a very good deal on this and planned on taking the hood off to mount a quality LED light. I really like the crisp blue lights and have found several different makes and models. I want to get everyone's opinion. I have no problem paying for quality as I don't want to buy something that I am just not going to like.i plan on keeping some SPS LPS and clams. I so far like the AI prime but not sure if this is big enough for this tank. I do like the control ability from my phone. AI does have the 26 which may be just a little large for this tank but I really don't see anywhere that they have size recommendations. Jessie is nice but also like the looks of the HALO system as well. What would you go with for the best led light on this talk if you could put it on there. Thanks

fscmocsaj
11/27/2016, 09:27 PM
Ai prime hands down. I love it! And I only run mine at 60%


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Hentz
11/28/2016, 04:34 PM
AI Prime is a nice light. However, when it comes to purchasing LED lights, I always buy for a bigger tank (saves money down the road).

I'd say get the AI Hydra 26 HD. I ran them over my tank and they were incredible. My SPS absolutely loved the lights and grew like weeds.

Only reason I sold them, I had a very very poor internet connection at the time. After moving it was a chore for me to adjust my lights to find the sweet spot. So I went plug and play, T5's.

Though if I were to go back, it would be a Radion XR30w or Hydra 26/52.

For what it's worth:
http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p764/HentzReef/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxzwlykb1.jpeg (http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/HentzReef/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxzwlykb1.jpeg.html)