Fixture recommendation

[iceman14555]

Hey all,

I'm looking for an LED fixture to light a 36"L x 14"W x 14"H (size minus sump) AIO display tank. Something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, is controllable through a phone or controller, and is a quality build that won't set the house on fire. I currently have fish only, but intend to build a primarily softy/LPS tank.

I currently have an AI prime Sol on the tank and two Kessil knock off lights that came with the aquarium. I've just been using the AI prime since it's the most controllable.

Some fixtures I've been looking at to condense the three down to one are:

-AI Hydra 32
-AI Hydra 26 HD
-Kessil AP700 (super expensive, but I'm expecting a price drop on the used market when the AP9X comes out.)
-Kessil 360X w/ Spectral controller (again pricey)

I like the Kessil manufacturing process, the fact that all the LEDs are under one lense and some of the closest visually to MHs. I really like my AI for it's controllability and the ease of use.

Thanks for any recommendations.

 

[cvrle1]

Reefbreeders Photon V2/V2+
Noopsyche K7 Pro II (No phone app, but controller)

 

[iceman14555]

Reefbreeders Photon V2/V2+
Noopsyche K7 Pro II (No phone app, but controller)

I was also looking at the reef breeders fixtures. That Noopsych K7 is interesting, but said it only covers 18"x18", although it doesn't mention the height that it covers that at. Do you have any experience with this fixture?

 

[cvrle1]

I was also looking at the reef breeders fixtures. That Noopsych K7 is interesting, but said it only covers 18"x18", although it doesn't mention the height that it covers that at. Do you have any experience with this fixture?

I dont, not yet, but will use them over my tank that I am slowly working on. They can do 24x24 area just fine from everything I saw and read

Noopsyche K7 Pro II - Crimson's Review and Growth Thread

First off, I wanted to give a shout out to everyone involved at Noopsyche and allowing us to review the product. I was given four lights, four mounting brackets, and 1 controller for my 48x24x24" 120 mixed reef. I am SPS dominate, but I do love my zoas and LPS as well. More information about my...

www.reef2reef.com

Noopsyche K7 Pro II Review and Growth Thread

Day 2 with lights set up! So far, I love these lights! The spread is very even with some very nice shimmer. I will be posting weekly with growth updates and I am going to my LFS to get some 1” frags to measure.

www.reef2reef.com

Noopsyche K7 Coral growth/color study

*****This thread is being closed so all discussions have moved here***** https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/80g-shallow-reef-build.463125/ The introduction of a new light to the market is an exciting thing to most reef keepers and I was not an exception. Many of you know me from the "Real Black...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[iceman14555]

I dont, not yet, but will use them over my tank that I am slowly working on. They can do 24x24 area just fine from everything I saw and read

Noopsyche K7 Pro II - Crimson's Review and Growth Thread

First off, I wanted to give a shout out to everyone involved at Noopsyche and allowing us to review the product. I was given four lights, four mounting brackets, and 1 controller for my 48x24x24" 120 mixed reef. I am SPS dominate, but I do love my zoas and LPS as well. More information about my...

www.reef2reef.com

Noopsyche K7 Pro II Review and Growth Thread

Day 2 with lights set up! So far, I love these lights! The spread is very even with some very nice shimmer. I will be posting weekly with growth updates and I am going to my LFS to get some 1” frags to measure.

www.reef2reef.com

Noopsyche K7 Coral growth/color study

*****This thread is being closed so all discussions have moved here***** https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/80g-shallow-reef-build.463125/ The introduction of a new light to the market is an exciting thing to most reef keepers and I was not an exception. Many of you know me from the "Real Black...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks, I'll look into them they certainly seem ok. I do like that the reef breeders fixtures include everything though.