Lighting a rimmed tank w/center support

[PeterG]

Got another question regarding lighting a rimmed tank. It’s a 90gal with a center support that is about 2¾” wide. I’ve been going back & forth between 2 AI Hydra 26HD or 2 Kessil a360W. Either one would be mounted with an arm hanging over the tank. Recently in the marketplace there are 3 Radion xr15 with RMS for sale. I would need to add a controller (prob Reeflink).
My question is how much light from the middle light would be blocked by the center support assuming I mounted the lights about 8-9” above the tank.
I do not want to hang light from ceiling. Tank plan is for mixed reef with softies, LPS and some SPS.

 

[billwill]

I ran (2) kessil 360s for a couple of years in 90g, but ended up adding (4) bulb t5 to it for best results. Now I run (2) radion xr30 G4s. I think (3) xr15 would have a serious shadow in tank and a serious bright reflection from brace for your viewing. I get good distribution with (2) xr30, so if you could get (4) xr15 I think you'd be really happy. Don't need a controller for these either.