Help choosing lights

[Steven91]

Hey reefers I need some help picking out the lighting I want to go with on my 220, which is 30" deep. I was looking at doing 3-4 AI Hydras 26s though this may not be the best option. So now I need your help with selecting the best light for my needs.

First, tank dimensions, 72"L x 24" W x 30"H , this should help, the tank does have 2 brackets so it is divided into 3 sections.

Second, I am planning on mainly doing a heavy Softie and LPS tank, with maybe a little SPS on top of my rock peaks.

Third, I want is good value, I want something that will last but is not going to cost me a ton of money, I prefer LED over T5s and Metal Halide light as I do not have to worry about replacing bulbs or having the right bulbs in for the correct spectrum. I do want controllability whether it be built into the light, need a controller or can use my Apex. I was looking at the AI Hydra 26s or 52s, and Maxspect Razer but I am open to any lighting solution.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

You may be able to get away with three 26's but it would be a stretch, especially if you want to go heavier with SPS in the future. 2 26's and a 52 in the middle may work a bit better but that also depends on your budget and how you want the tank to look aesthetically. It all sort of depends on how you build your aquascape too.

 

[Steven91]

You may be able to get away with three 26's but it would be a stretch, especially if you want to go heavier with SPS in the future. 2 26's and a 52 in the middle may work a bit better but that also depends on your budget and how you want the tank to look aesthetically. It all sort of depends on how you build your aquascape too.

I thought about that but I kinda like having the same light across, though I am not against it. Overall I would say budget for lighting would be between $1600-$2200 for everything that I would need for the lights

 

[Steven91]

bump

 

[RickoYoLo]

Kessil 360WE - 1 puck
Hydra 52 - 2 pucks
Hydra 26 - 1 puck
Reefbreeders photon v2
Radion XR30 - 1 puck
Photon V2 . .. These are the ones I've been looking at , have a 125 gallon 6ft wide ,, will need 3 sets since my tank has 2 brackets aswell

 

[RickoYoLo]

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[EriksOasis]

3 Hydra 52 is what I would go with personally.

 

[EriksOasis]

All within your budget and more light than you will ever need.

 

[RickoYoLo]

Kessil 360WE - 1 puck , $350
Hydra 52 - 4 pucks - $600
Hydra 26 - 2 puck. - $350
Radion XR15 Pr - 1 puck $400
Radion XR30 Pr - 2 puck $800 .. .and that doesn't include extra hardware
, , that hurts Erik, but keep hearing great things in the Hydra

 

[EriksOasis]

To continue the hydra 52 have built in WiFi so no extra cost for wireless and more pucks for better light spread for the price I would go with hydras they are proven to be great for the money.