A7s/pro vs quanta atlas

[spscrackhead]

I am planning out my lighting for my build and was interested in hearing thoughts.
I am going to run 3 a7ii (kessil a360x knockoff) to get that nice shimmer. The kessil do not get me the par I need so was debating between 2 a7(not sure s, se, or pro) or 2 quanta altas. Price is not a factor so much, the quanta pair will cost me $100 more than the a7s pro.
The tank is 60L X 33W x 36H. Wanting to go mixed reef. I will likely end up with 6 a7 in the end.

 

[Reefing_addiction]

@ReeferZ1227 maybe he can help

 

[ReeferZ1227]

2 atlas could light that tank with or without helix bars no problem. You dont get spectrum customization is the main con IMO. I dont notice much for shimmer.

Since its really tall i think the atlas would better serve purpose with less shading to boot.

Regardless of cost, not a chance kessils would even be a consideration on an SPS or mixed reef tank for me, to each their own though.

 

[spscrackhead]

2 atlas could light that tank with or without helix bars no problem. You dont get spectrum customization is the main con IMO. I dont notice much for shimmer.

Since its really tall i think the atlas would better serve purpose with less shading to boot.

Regardless of cost, not a chance kessils would even be a consideration on an SPS or mixed reef tank for me, to each their own though.

What dont you like about the kessil?

 

[ReeferZ1227]

What dont you like about the kessil?

Point source, small form factor, weak down low 400-430nm, limited customization - too many options that dont have those issues, which also happen to be at better price points