Is one AP9X enough?

[neznarf]

Hello everyone.

I’m curious if people feel 1 AP9X would be sufficient in a Red Sea Reefer 350. I’m planning on a mixed reef. BRS recommends 2, based on the in depth video (linked) they did.

So is 1 enough? I‘d appreciate any feedback/guidance, thanks!

 

[vetteguy53081]

You would give you best coverage and color waves

 

[Kessil]

Hello everyone.

I’m curious if people feel 1 AP9X would be sufficient in a Red Sea Reefer 350. I’m planning on a mixed reef. BRS recommends 2, based on the in depth video (linked) they did.

So is 1 enough? I‘d appreciate any feedback/guidance, thanks!

You'll be able to do an LPS / softie tank with one lamp extremely well. You may be able to get some higher light corals towards the middle and top of the tank, but if you're looking for really high-light demanding Acros, you may want to consider two.

I've seen phenomenal 4' tanks with one lamp, I've seen great tanks with 2 lamps, and there's some users who have decided to run 1 AP9X and 2 A360X at an angle (lazy_reefer on IG has a pretty unique looking one in that setup - he added the A360X as things started to grow).

Let us know how else we can help!

 

[neznarf]

You'll be able to do an LPS / softie tank with one lamp extremely well. You may be able to get some higher light corals towards the middle and top of the tank, but if you're looking for really high-light demanding Acros, you may want to consider two.

I've seen phenomenal 4' tanks with one lamp, I've seen great tanks with 2 lamps, and there's some users who have decided to run 1 AP9X and 2 A360X at an angle (lazy_reefer on IG has a pretty unique looking one in that setup - he added the A360X as things started to grow).

Let us know how else we can help!

Thank you!

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

I suggest 2, don’t skimp on lights because trust me the sps bug will bite you and it’s better to buy it once then 2 or 3 times because you went cheap or because you didn’t plan out the system long term.

 

[neznarf]

I suggest 2, don’t skimp on lights because trust me the sps bug will night you and it’s better to buy it once then 2 or 3 times because you went cheap or because you didn’t plan out the system long term.

Thanks!

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

But imo radions blow kessils out of the water in every way, I have kessil A160s for swaps and they are alright but they just can’t compare to radions even the larger ones.

 

[neznarf]

But imo radions blow kessils out of the water in every way, I have kessil A160s for swaps and they are alright but they just can’t compare to radions even the larger ones.

I was deciding between the Radion XR30 G5 and the Kessil AP9X and ended up settling on the Kessil. I just purchased another so I'm locked in at the moment LOL. Will definitely keep this in mind if I'm not happy with the results. Thanks again.

 

[MissingYuengling]

You'll be able to do an LPS / softie tank with one lamp extremely well. You may be able to get some higher light corals towards the middle and top of the tank, but if you're looking for really high-light demanding Acros, you may want to consider two.

I've seen phenomenal 4' tanks with one lamp, I've seen great tanks with 2 lamps, and there's some users who have decided to run 1 AP9X and 2 A360X at an angle (lazy_reefer on IG has a pretty unique looking one in that setup - he added the A360X as things started to grow).

Let us know how else we can help!

So if I plan to stay in the LPS/softie categories, one AP9X should cover my 48”x24” x20” well enough? Thanks

 

[Jekyl]

So if I plan to stay in the LPS/softie categories, one AP9X should cover my 48”x24” x20” well enough? Thanks

Probably not. You wouldn't have the spread to the outside that well. 2 360s would be better in that case.

 

[Kessil]

So if I plan to stay in the LPS/softie categories, one AP9X should cover my 48”x24” x20” well enough? Thanks

Yes, it should cover for you. You'll need to mount it decently high, depending on your rockwork, but it will illuminate the space just fine for you.

Let us know if you have any other questions!

 

[MissingYuengling]

Yes, it should cover for you. You'll need to mount it decently high, depending on your rockwork, but it will illuminate the space just fine for you.

Let us know if you have any other questions!

Awesome, thanks for the reply.

 

[raylinds]

So if I plan to stay in the LPS/softie categories, one AP9X should cover my 48”x24” x20” well enough? Thanks

I have a 48"x24"x30" tank with softies and LPS and one AP700 works just great. The AP9X should work even better.

 

[MissingYuengling]

I have a 48"x24"x30" tank with softies and LPS and one AP700 works just great. The AP9X should work even better.

How high did you mount it if you don't mind me asking?

 

[raylinds]

How high did you mount it if you don't mind me asking?

I have it about 6.5" above the water and I still get full tank coverage. In fact I have a softie that must have come on a live rock that is on the bottom right next to the side of the tank, and it is growing like crazy.