so my ai prime hd went out tonight after a few days of being troublesome and it started smoking today and then stopped working. everything was clean including the mesh and all. so I now need to get a new light for a mixed reef, would a Red Sea 50 led be sufficient?
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mr_noodles
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If your previous light was the HD, the 50 is similar in regards to PAR output. I think it would be a reasonable substitute.
If you have the extra few dollars, I'd recommend the 90 if you ever decide to switch to a more SPS dominant tank.
ReefBeta
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red sea led has pretty narrow spectrum. If you really want that, it's better to see it in person to make sure you like its color.
If it's focus on softies and LPS, I will go with a pair of Kessil A80. If prepare for more leaning towards SPS, I will go with a pair of Kessil A160. A pair of red sea 50 will be similar I think.
For that dimension, I will definitively go with a pair of light, or light bar. A single pop won't really provide the right coverage.
If it's focus on softies and LPS, I will go with a pair of Kessil A80. If prepare for more leaning towards SPS, I will go with a pair of Kessil A160. A pair of red sea 50 will be similar I think.
For that dimension, I will definitively go with a pair of light, or light bar. A single pop won't really provide the right coverage.
I have the IM 25 lagoon and have 1 Red Sea 50 LED. I have SPS near the top of the tank and LPS at the bottom. Great light so far. Output is great. It doesn't have the weird disco ball effect. And the corals really pop when the blue light is out. The app is a little eh, but works great once you sort it all out. If you have any questions about it just ask.
