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Guys, I'm stuck between 3 lightsets for my 36cm long tank.

The depth is only 17cm which is really shallow. I'm currently using the AquaZonic Double Bright G2 which I find its too whitish.

Want to know if you guys have used any of these lightsets and judge by the 3 points:

1. Shimmering / ripple effect

2. No yellowish tinge

3. Brightest

Hope you guys can help. Really appreciated.

BeamsWork Ultra Bright Clamp on

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AquaZonic Super Bright LED (seems really good but no reviews from anyone yet)

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BeamsWork 1300

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what do you intended to keep? SPS or LPS or Softies?

What is the height of your tank?

For most SPS i think beamwork is not sufficient.

When choosing LED light, try not to go for warm light but bright cool-white light. ( best with cree light)

As warm light give more yellow spectrum, the PUR is low.

Yellow spectrum will promote more green algae grow.

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AI Nano, very neat and nice design with powerful CREE LED :thumbsup: .

I'm sure it will be sufficient for you to grow SPS in nano tank :evil: .

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Thanks for the replies guys,

My tank is 36x22x17cm which is a very shallow tank. The water level is about 14-15cm.

The budget is about $70-$80, which is not too deep I know, but I don't want to spend a few hundreds on a light for a small tank.

I plan to keep LPS and softies.

LumenAqua mini seems like a good light. But is it bright enough?

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AI Nano, very neat and nice design with powerful CREE LED :thumbsup: .

I'm sure it will be sufficient for you to grow SPS in nano tank :evil: .

Will have to give CREE LED a pass... Its too big and I can't mount it anywhere as the tank is in the office.

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Beam is good for your sump use But not for algae scrubber.

Too weak and wrong color

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anyone tried eshine?

The spirit of sharing...

always remember forum is like its name - forum

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Just an update.

I've decided to go DIY and have not regretted it since.

Spent about $50 for 3 x 3W bulbs and adaptor. The bulb comes in a ready made package with consists of driver, base plate for the bulb and wires.

All I had to do was connect the wires to the adaptor, and stick the base plate to a heat sink.

Very very satisfied with and it even cost lesser than the beamworks clamp on.

I strongly recommend DIY for LEDS.

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Just an update.

I've decided to go DIY and have not regretted it since.

Spent about $50 for 3 x 3W bulbs and adaptor. The bulb comes in a ready made package with consists of driver, base plate for the bulb and wires.

All I had to do was connect the wires to the adaptor, and stick the base plate to a heat sink.

Very very satisfied with and it even cost lesser than the beamworks clamp on.

I strongly recommend DIY for LEDS.

can advice where to get the package & parts? :ThanxSmiley:

the 3W LED comes in high color temperature? like 12kk?

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Looks great!

Have to buy direct from china?

any local LFS selling... after sales support crucial

please share experience :ThanxSmiley:

You can try checking with Vincent from aquarium artist, think he bring in led from e shine now

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