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I have a 75 gallon 4 foot mixed reef and want to upgrade my LED's..

WHAT SHOULD I GET!? Kessil AP700? Maxspect R420R 320 watt? AI? Please help.

Thanks all!
 
What did/do you have now and why do you think you need an upgrade?
 
Check out the Hydra 26 HD's, I have two on my 72 gallon and really like them. My corals came to like when I upgraded my lights
 
We could recommend any and all LED but it really depends on what he wants. Asthetics? Functionality? Control? Is money an issue?
 
We could recommend any and all LED but it really depends on what he wants. Asthetics? Functionality? Control? Is money an issue?
To be honest, I want something that is great for coral, apex controllable, and isn't crazy expensive.. I was looking at the kessil AP700 which seems nice but is's a big purchase and want to make the right purchase!
 
I have (2) 165 watt Galxy hydro Wifi LED's that I think could be improved. They work but, there's room for improvement..
I like those LEDs but not very aesthetically pleasing to they eye?
 
I've thought about those but, I feel like they are not much better than my 165 watt Galxy Hydro's.. Am I wrong?
It's debatable. If you are willing to do some DIY, there is a video on how to add apex control to "chinese black box" aka galaxyhydro.


Otherwise I would stick to a more suggested name brand fixture. However, I don't have any say in apex controllers as I don't have one. This is where I tap out :)
 
They are way better. I had Galaxy Hydro before I switched to SB. Have had SB since January.
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It's debatable. If you are willing to do some DIY, there is a video on how to add apex control to "chinese black box" aka galaxyhydro.


Otherwise I would stick to a more suggested name brand fixture. However, I don't have any say in apex controllers as I don't have one. This is where I tap out :)
Thanks man! I will check it out!
 
Your tank looks great! You like the visual of the sb?
Thank you! I really do. Plus, there is a 2 year USA warranty and the owner posted videos that show how to hook up apex and such. plus the owner will personally work with you if there is an issue which is nice.
 
I now have sb reef light actually have coral growth now.. I hag the galaxy hydro and never got growth other than algae... sb reef lights are where its at mho....
 
Thank you! I really do. Plus, there is a 2 year USA warranty and the owner posted videos that show how to hook up apex and such. plus the owner will personally work with you if there is an issue which is nice.
Thanks, having good customer support is a great thing! I'll have to check them out!
 
I now have sb reef light actually have coral growth now.. I hag the galaxy hydro and never got growth other than algae... sb reef lights are where its at mho....

You think lights caused your algae growth?
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

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  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

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