Question IM 20 Peninsula Lighting recommendations

[corkscrewnyc]

I decided to start a thread looking for some advice on lighting an IM peninsula 20. Please share any success or failure you may have had while seeking or using a light for this setup. My main concern is the tank is narrow 12”, so I’m trying to eliminate as much spillover as possible. I’m not set on a budget with price, and as far as corals go i will start slow with some lps then eventually add some sps from my main system down the road. Thank you in advance.

 

[tsouth]

Stick a couple of reefbrite xho's over it and call it a day! Two 30", one in blue/white and one in blue

 

[corkscrewnyc]

Ty. going to check them out now??

 

[Caseyoidae]

I’m using a 300w vipar black box. It’s over kill but no dead spots lol lights up the room a little though.

 

[corkscrewnyc]

Nice setup. might be more than im looking for. Anyone ever try Nanobox?

 

[tsouth]

Nice setup. might be more than im looking for. Anyone ever try Nanobox?

I've had a nanobox in the past on a fluval spec 5. It personally was not for me as I did not like the color or the shimmer. I would pick a kessil over it.

 

[corkscrewnyc]

????

 

[jjfriscia]

Buy a hydra hd 26 and a light shade. People 3d print them too. Might help with the light bleed and if you put it horizontal should be money.

 

[corkscrewnyc]

Ty lmk if u know anyone or site I can order.

 

[Jason203]

Ty lmk if u know anyone or site I can order.

26 HD/ 32 HD Diffuser

Fits Aquaillumination Hydra 26 HD and Hydra 32 HD lights. Eliminate disco effect completely by diffusing the separate LED channels while maintaining a beautiful shimmer. Provides a more uniform light spectrum for your coral.

3dreefing.com

 

[corkscrewnyc]

Awesome ty very much ??

 

[jjfriscia]

I have a different one with out the diffuser if you want these email [email protected] they were 25$ a piece.

 

[corkscrewnyc]

???? Thanks again. Narrowed it down to AI and the Reefbreeders Photon. Thanks all