starting a sps nano...need lighting advice

[cblair]

Wow thanks for all the info guys. I have thought of a do it yourself but not sure I trust my wiring skills. I will definatley check into that key nano unit thanks again

[sphelps]

I'm in the process of setting up a 6.6gal pico with LEDs. I just purchased a 6x3W LED retro kit from RapidLED for $70. I don't know how much light it'll create and what kind of corals I'll be able to keep but I figured it was a good start and the driver can actually power up to 12 LEDs so I can add more if need be.
IMO SPS won't be very sustainable in a pico. I'm not saying you shouldn't try but you'd be better off starting with soft and lps first and then going from there.

[cblair]

yeah its going to be a challenge with sps in a pico. its been a challenge in my 30g cube with all the bells and whistles... strong light, strong alternating current and calcium reactor. with this tank im going to take the minimalist approach as ive seen on some forums. No sps will be added until the tank is cycled and balanced and i have a good idea of what it takes to handle the water chemistry of a small tank. The tank is actually coming in tomorrow and i will be posting a build thread once things start rolling and i decide what type of lighting i want.

[gobytron]

I have a 70W HQI sunpod for sale...

Mint condition, newish (2 month) bulb and all 8 led's and fan work perfectly.

[cblair]

i looked into the 70w sunpod but unfortunatley it wont fit on the tank with it being only 12 inches wide. i would be concerned with the amount of heat given off too. but thank you

[Gooly001]

You should check out this light. We have it at the store and it ROCKS.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=68920

Paul

[cblair]

wow that looks awesome. almost wonder if that would be too much light for my small tank.