Advice on IM Nano 8 Light Upgrade

[FishyFishy!]

If you can afford an AI prime, they are great, but if price is a concern, I have great nano success using the rapid LED Par38 full spectrum LED bulbs. Good choice for a smaller tank, cheap and they screw into a regular bulb socket.

And again, if price isnt an option, you can always try nanobox LED's. They are pretty dang nice, but you sure to pay for them.

Same goes for a Kessil a160we. Great fixture, but expensive for a nano fixture.

Oh...and that aquaray will leave you dissapointed
Its more white light than anything. Probably better suited for a freshwater tank or refugium.

[FishyFishy!]

You can buy these at reefsupplies.ca pretty cheap

[Itsy Bitsy Fishy]

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

If you can afford an AI prime, they are great, but if price is a concern, I have great nano success using the rapid LED Par38 full spectrum LED bulbs. Good choice for a smaller tank, cheap and they screw into a regular bulb socket.

And again, if price isnt an option, you can always try nanobox LED's. They are pretty dang nice, but you sure to pay for them.

Same goes for a Kessil a160we. Great fixture, but expensive for a nano fixture.

Oh...and that aquaray will leave you dissapointed
Its more white light than anything. Probably better suited for a freshwater tank or refugium.

Sigh! My gut feeling was that the AquaRay would be inadequate, but it's relatively cheap (and on sale).

The Par38 bulbs are reasonably priced, but I don't think it's slick looking enough for my living room. I'll probably break down and get the Kessil a160we or AI Prime (just won't tell my wife the price).

I appreciate your and 'shiftline's advice. I've followed the Canreef community for a while now and it's a great site. Have a good holiday.