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zooman72 · 01/25/2018, 05:18 PM

All three options will work to some degree or another, but what features do you want in the light?

The AI fixtures are relatively feature-rich, but also significantly more expensive than the Coral Box light, which is sold by multiple vendors under various names. The Nano would probably be enough for most low to medium light corals, but might be pushing the limits of spread across the 24" width of the aquarium.

The AI Hydra would be more than enough for the size aquarium you have, but if you want more distributed light across the full width of the aquarium, you might consider a pair of the Prime's (for a slightly higher cost) as you could space them out a bit. A single Prime would not be my choice for that aquarium unless you plan on a single rock island in the very middle of it.

01/25/2018, 05:18 PM	#2
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	All three options will work to some degree or another, but what features do you want in the light? The AI fixtures are relatively feature-rich, but also significantly more expensive than the Coral Box light, which is sold by multiple vendors under various names. The Nano would probably be enough for most low to medium light corals, but might be pushing the limits of spread across the 24" width of the aquarium. The AI Hydra would be more than enough for the size aquarium you have, but if you want more distributed light across the full width of the aquarium, you might consider a pair of the Prime's (for a slightly higher cost) as you could space them out a bit. A single Prime would not be my choice for that aquarium unless you plan on a single rock island in the very middle of it. __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!