Light recommendations for a Waterbox 25g AIO?

[JojosReef]

Looks like my Noopsyche Minis are crapping out. They worked well for my 10g, but this slightly larger tank is suffering:

Dimensions of the display (inside glass to inside glass): 15W x 19.5L x 14H (subtracting ~1" sand)

I am interested in another decent budget light, but not Noopsyche. A K7 Pro would be nice, but Noop is currently unreliable and lots of people having no communication about their orders.

I looked at Nicrew, but it is supremely annoying that you have to buy a crappy (expensive) controller separately. Seriously, how hard is it to add a simple App? Noopsyche did it, and I like their app more than the Orphek one, despite its limitations.

Any other recommendations for a tank this size? I am aiming for a primarily macroalgae and softie tank (leathers mostly, maybe some shrooms). An RBTA as well.

Ideas on what to look for? Not interested in Ecotech or Kessil. AI possibly, but looking for something a bit better value. May be hard to find something under $200 to light this tank :-(

I have a spare Kessil 160we, but it has been fiddled-with and has no controller. Not sure if that would light this tank or not.

Thanks!

 

[Tangerine Speedo]

I have a pair of Current USA orbit marine 18" for you...

 

[mescobar]

maybe a dalua pixel? or something from maxspect?

 

[JojosReef]

I have a pair of Current USA orbit marine 18" for you...

Don't I have a pair of gyres for you? At least half of which are functional?

 

[Jimbo327]

I think I saw someone post there was a chinese Straton knockoff. Not sure if it is overkill, but it looked nice and I think it was like $150.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/chinese-knock-off-ati-straton.1129276/

 

[JojosReef]

I think I saw someone post there was a chinese Straton knockoff. Not sure if it is overkill, but it looked nice and I think it was like $150.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/chinese-knock-off-ati-straton.1129276/

Sleek light, but not quite right for a peninsula.

 

[joeoliver]

hey @JojosReef I have a new nicrew hyperreef 100 gen 2 that is still in its sealed box, if you're interested. it was a replacement that nicrew sent me and i never put to use. I also have the controller which i used for about a week. I'll pm you and can bring it to the meet and greet.

 

[shootingstar_reef]

I like these smatfarm lights: https://a.co/d/bzct2uA

 

[joseserrano]

A prime would work fine. As well as an xr15 if you want for get fancy

 

[drexel]

I have the Smatfarm g5 that I use for my qt/observation tank. There are no fancy controllers/apps, but the onboard control is simple once you figure it out. I don't mess with lighting, just set the schedule, spectrum and step away. Here's the updated version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZYQ78WF/ref=twister_B0F3JPTG5R

 

[OldReefGuy]

A 24" Fiji T5 6x24w would look great hanging over that........which I just happen to have for sale LOL......