Lighting options on a reefer 525 (59"L)

[West1]

I picked up a 525 and I'm stuck what to get. I'd like to keep my budget under 1k and no more than 2 plugs.

Two Hydra 64's were my top choice but I feel the spread will not be sufficient.

2 used radion xr30's gen 3 pros (same as above, shadowing)

Used 50" ATI 4x80 t5 and 4x75 fixture but I cant find specs on this. It seems like a great fixture but its 5yrs old and 620watts! The wattage draws me away from this fixture.

Reef breeders photom v2 50" seems like the best choice and the price is decent!

Currently I have a love for LPS and purchased a few sps sticks. Not sure if I'll continue with SPS but I dont want to buy lights twice so I'll just buy something that can grow SPS.

I dont care for brand names, I just want something that will cover a 60" tank.

Any feedback will be great! Tyvm

 

[mta_morrow]

Maxspect RazorX is what I run. Have full blown mixed reef. 7 nems including a Magnifica and LTA. 6” clam on the sand bed.

 

[West1]

Anyone?
Anyone got specs on the ATI light with 4x75w LEDs?

 

[Blitheran]

I have seen a few posts for gen 3 xr-30 I think you talk with the buyer you could maybe snag three for a killer deal and that would fit the tank perfectly

 

[West1]

I have seen a few posts for gen 3 xr-30 I think you talk with the buyer you could maybe snag three for a killer deal and that would fit the tank perfectly

3 would work but I'm trying to avoid using more than 2 plugs on lighting. I want as minimal wiring as possible.

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

I’m a long time ATI user. I’m running a six bulb Sunpower over my 60”x 18”x 24”tall tank. Sps and clams no problem. However buying bulbs yearly is a bit of a pain.

 

[West1]

I’m a long time ATI user. I’m running a six bulb Sunpower over my 60”x 18”x 24”tall tank. Sps and clams no problem. However buying bulbs yearly is a bit of a pain.

I can imagine but luckily it's about 75.00 every 6 months (assuming you change half every 6 months).

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

I buy on Black Friday sales. It’s not that bad, however $120 per year eats into the savings over LED. And the power usage eats into it also. I however will not give up my t5’s. They just work.