Which Lighting For My 7g Mixed Reef?

[Melfy77]

Hello

I've been in the hobby for many years but left out for 10 years, and now back with a nano. I currently have a nano light touch by reefbreeders, but want to upgrade to something I can program. I would like to stay under 300$, and debating between couple of fixtures.
-kessil A80 (with controller) my first choice so far. Like the shimmer and the fanless feature.
-AI (but been told about bad customer service and disco ball effect, which I HATE lol)
-coral moon box
-nanobox tide but made in US and with currency it's not worth it to get it new.

I'm planning on doing lps and softies. Want something quiet (tank is in my bedroom)

Now I would appreciate your input

 

[TORX]

To clarify, you have a pico tank, not a nano. All of the above is way too much for that tank. Just grab up a 4 led par30 bulb off eBay with a gooseneck. That will be more then enough and save you a lot of cash. They do not have any fans and do not look too bad actually.

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[TORX]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301965526915

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[Melfy77]

I thought pico was 5g (20 liters and under)?

 

[TORX]

I thought pico was 5g (20 liters and under)?

You are right, not sure what I was thinking. My pico was 3 gallons. *facepalm*. I would still stick to that simple lighting, may a 7 led one then. Dead quiet, cheap and they work even on SPS.

 

[TORX]

If you want local product, I highly recommend http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/PAR38/

It is the direction I will be going once I am finally done my damn storage room.

 

[Melfy77]

Well you never know they keep changing definitions lol. Either way it's a small piece of ocean

I like the idea of PAR38 but want something I can control either through wifi or a remote. I currently run a nano light touch and like it, but having to change the intensity manually is driving me insane lol. Hence when i'm looking into these lights