LED selection red sea 525xl

Griff · Feb 13, 2016

I'm considering getting the reefer 525xl, Im having trouble deciding on lighting and pumps. I currently have an IM Nuvo 30L with 2 ai primes and an mp 40. I love the controller interface that AI currently has. I also like the controllability of the mp 10. So this leads me to the question. If I don't want to be limited in terms of corals and live stock and want to spend the least amount possible what's your recommendation. AI primes how many? AI Hydras 26 HD how many. Lastly radions 2 xr30s, 2 xr 30s and 1 xr15, or 3xr30s. I do want to keep a mixed reef but plan on having more sps than anything else.

In terms of water movement. 1 mp40 2 mp 40s or 1 maxspect gyre 150.

It's not that I can't afford the radions but that I'm a value guy. I want the best bang for my buck no point in spending extra if something else will work just as well. Same thought process on the maxspect.

Sorry for the long post but looking forward to your thoughts.

Hentz · Feb 13, 2016

If you're doing hydra 26's I would recommend 5-6 if you're doing SPS. I think it's a 6' tank?

Definitely would recommend upgrading the primes in this tank, especially if you want to do SPS. If you like and are happy with the AI software, stick with it. Any of the LED's will grow SPS. Especially the Radions and Hydra. Just choose which you like more!

I'm getting the Hydra 26's HD's today. I love Radions but the Hydra HD has the AIFI which attracts me even more.