kind of a vs thread based on my needs.

[BananaJacksonthe3rd]

Hello everybody, as my first post i want to thank everyone in advance for answers that will pertain to this thread.

Currently I am running a 29 Biocube with an additional 40 gallon sump. Currently the tank is set up with a Kessil aw160 on top as the light source as my only coral are various zoanthid frags and colonies, a bit of frog spawn, some acans and ricordea. In march I am planing on adding a Maxima clam to the system and was curious in upgrading my light to also help promote over soft coral growth on top of supporting my clam. I am between the Kessil 360, Hydra 26 HD or Radion Xr15. I was hoping for useful information on the differences in the three, as well as the similarities all three lights share, Also if the upgrade would be useless from my kessil 160. Either way any help is appreciated.

 

[bif24701]

How important is that nice Kessil shimmer? Though you may not know until it's gone.

How much control do you want?

Do you want APEX control?

 

[BananaJacksonthe3rd]

The shimmer is not as important to me as coral growth. I would love full control. I currently run maxed blue on the kessil 160. I've also wondered if the controller would be a better purchase for me.

 

[BananaJacksonthe3rd]

also meant to ask if i replace the kessil would it be smart to run it on my sump for chaeto growth or do i need a different color spectrum to grow chaeto?