Light replacement suggestions

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Thoughts from the brain trust...

Have a cubish tank—actually a pentagon; 30”x30” on the long sides with a corer center overflow on the back wall that takes up quite a bit of space.

the lighted area is really only ~24”x18”

Been running 2 kessil a360we for a while and getting good growth in a mixed reef w/ sps on top.

Yesterday one kessil died.
Considering these options now:

1- Convert to Radion G5. I think one xr30 would work centered on top. Has great reviews...? the hype upmarketing some. I dont really like the mounting bracket and would probaly have better spread by hanging.

2. Convert to tried/true—ATI 6 bulb fixture. Consider adding reefbrite XHO for shimmer

3. wild card -Ap9x—- just released when light broke. A sign?! In theory an upgrade to what I have. Do love Kessil color but reputation for SPS not great (and getting more into acros)

WWYD?
 
I would definitely do option 2 but that’s just me I love my sunpower!
 

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

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