Lighting a new tank

[ectogamut]

Hey there all! Brand new reefer here with a 29g setup. Most of my equipment and info has come from Erik over at the Fish Garden over in Newnan, but a member referred me to the ARC, so hopefully I can get some objective feedback.

My tank is a 29g kit from Aqueon with a NO fluorescent. The light definitely looks more in the yellow spectrum and doesn't quite seem fit for a reef setup. However, I have not populated the tank yet and I've read conflicting articles on the importance of light on fish. I plan to introduce coral to the tank, but not right away.

My question is should I wait until I plan to introduce coral to upgrade the lighting or take the plunge sooner? I was planning on the Kessil A350W led system. I feel like it would be fine to wait while the tank is fish only, but I definitely need some outside advice. Thanks!

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My current setup

 

[lsu_fishfan]

Lighting should be fine for the fish. Most people use the white/yellow color bulbs for quarantine tanks.

 

[ectogamut]

Thanks for the fast response LSU! Do you think the Kessil is a good choice as an upgrade?

 

[bcrueter]

I love the kessils. And if u decide to take the plunge I have a kessil A350w for sale. Just let me know. I'm in Dallas so much closer then most on here. But the shimmer is amazing even with fish only

 

[bcrueter]

oh yea welcome to ARC!

 

[ectogamut]

Thanks Acan!

I was thinking the Kessil because it seems beginner friendly. I can just mount it on the gooseneck and it's good to go. Plus, I can adjust it which is also a bonus. With the MH I feel like I would have to immediately address cooling issues as well as how to house it.

 

[lsu_fishfan]

Check out the new ecotech marine xr15 great small led that can also work well with a larger tank. The Kessils are also nice.

 

[ectogamut]

Thanks BC!
I've seen YouTube clips of the Kessil in action and it looks amazing! That shimmer definitely stands out! Would the 350 be overkill for a 29g? I was initially looking at the 150, but I was afraid it wouldn't quite do the trick.

 

[ectogamut]

I will check that out LSU. I was looking at the radion gen 3 just a moment ago. It was gorgeous, but pricey!

 

[bcrueter]

I have both if you ever want to check them out. I prefer the 350 because u can play with the colors. Where as the 150 is a preset color that can't be changed.

 

[lsu_fishfan]

 

[ectogamut]

Very true BC, but they did just come out with the 160 which is a tad brighter than the 150 and is also adjustable. Tough though because it's brand new and $240. The 350 is $275 on eBay.

 

[bcrueter]

Really that low I have never seen them that low. That would scare me

 

[civics14]

that's not that low, considering the a360 has been out some time. i seen it go on ebay for 250-275 and it came with the gooseneck, bnib too from authorized dealer

bcrueter;1003508 wrote: Really that low I have never seen them that low. That would scare me