75 gallon lighting

ThatTennesseeBeardedGuy · Mar 16, 2020

So Question #1: Could I use 2 xr15 radion g5s to light this tank for a nice mixed reef.

Question#2: If not I would personally choose 2 xr30 g4s, are there any other alternatives that some may suggest?

ThatTennesseeBeardedGuy · Mar 16, 2020

Also anybody have experience lighting one with hydras or orpheks?

S.K. · Mar 16, 2020

I used multiple primes before but now using t5s. I didnt really like the shimmer from leds and the optic lenses they have.I think radions are way too over prized..
If I have to go with leds then I would go with sbreefing or hydras.

Sweet Reef Corals · Mar 16, 2020

I have an Aquatic Life hybrid fixture with 4 AI Prime HD's on my 75g and I love it!

S.K. · Mar 16, 2020

SweetReefOH said:
I have an Aquatic Life hybrid fixture with 4 AI Prime HD's on my 75g and I love it!

There you go. Led T5 hybrids are another way I prefer. I think you dont need to change lighting unless primes are super old.

I would get more corals

ThatTennesseeBeardedGuy · Mar 16, 2020

Yeah, I am really considering 2 hydra 32s as well and I have t5s that I think would be ez enough to supplement with as well.

nereefpat · Mar 16, 2020

XR 15: The problem with the all of those style of LEDs is that they cover about an 18"x18" area. If you hang them high and crank them up, 2 might work, but I would bet you'll have some shadows. If you don't have a center brace, 3 might work well.

There are endless LED options. (Ecotech) Radions, AI, kessil, orphek, black boxes. People like the Ecotech stuff, but it is really expensive...which is okay if you're okay with that.

Are you wanting LEDs for sure?

ThatTennesseeBeardedGuy · Mar 16, 2020

nereefpat said:
XR 15: The problem with the all of those style of LEDs is that they cover about an 18"x18" area. If you hang them high and crank them up, 2 might work, but I would bet you'll have some shadows. If you don't have a center brace, 3 might work well.

There are endless LED options. (Ecotech) Radions, AI, kessil, orphek, black boxes. People like the Ecotech stuff, but it is really expensive...which is okay if you're okay with that.

Are you wanting LEDs for sure?

Maybe a t5 led hybrid but I am trying to decide on the base leds to go with.

Sweet Reef Corals · Mar 16, 2020

ThatTennesseeBeardedGuy said:
Yeah, I am really considering 2 hydra 32s as well and I have t5s that I think would be ez enough to supplement with as well.

The 32 is just two Primes, I believe. There is a slight disadvantage compared to 2 separate Primes when it comes to angles and the distance between lights. The 32’s are two pucks fixed together, the primes are 2 independent lights....just more flexibility IMHO

NormanB · Mar 16, 2020

I'm currently using a Reef Breeders Photo V2+ 48" on my 75 and love it.

wrasse man · Mar 16, 2020

I have 2 Kessil 360x’s and 2 orphek or90 bars. Grows everything well and looks good doing so. Initially any lighting with in reason will do well, the long term issue will be the density and growth and the shading issues that come with it. The more fixtures over the tank give you better flexibility when dealing with shading IMHO.