maxspect vs. AI nano

[LuckySingh]

I am no led expert but I remember seen a lot of small 8 to 10gln aquarium in past under par38 leds .... Ecoxotix has a nice tricolor par38 that I might get it for our small future kitchen setup ....
http://www.ecoxotic.com/par38-tri-color.html

[Ross]

How much stronger are today's LEDs than they were 3 years ago? The newer units I am looking at are all less watts than what I currently have. Is 35 watts today stronger than 60 watts of what I have

[Ross]

I came across an AI sol blue almost bran new with controller for 350. Should I go with that or a AI nano with controller for 380 new? I am just worried the sol is way over kill.

[EpicWin]

It is but u can turn it down. Run it at 30 %

[Ross]

Thought I'd give an update. I ended up going with the AI sol. Got it set up with the controller today. This thing is sweet! Its a whole new kinda bright for my tank! I could not find anything about a clean hanging kit, but ended up finding this and it looks pretty good IMO. I have it hung about 9in above the tank. Getting my corals acclimated. I'm gonna go through a long acclimation (I have it maxed out at 15% now).

Excuse the old holes in the ceiling, I need to fix them still.





Last pic is with the lunar cycle on. Wh-0 Bl-1 Ry-1. Thinking about increasing the power on it a little bit.

[EpicWin]

You made a very smart investment.

[LittleReef]

I have an AI Nano on my 38g, and everything seems to be thriving in the tank. I've gotten some great growth on some easier SPS pieces, too! I also love how sleek and small it is, and the arm that it attaches to is nice.