Looking to upgrade my led lights

[B-ridge]

i currently have 4 fathom Pharos led lights on my set up. Eventhough I do like these lights they are not programmable through the apex.
I'm looking for some help/suggestions on some new lights. I plan on keeping leds and adding a t5 retro kit. I want to maintain and grow mostly lps. Some zoas. Softies. Leathers. And little easy to care for sps.
Now I see radions. Hydras. Kessils. I've never used or had any so I'm looking to see what is best for my budget and what I'm trying to achieve.
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to hearing your suggestions and input

 

[twilliard]

Have you thought of a diy fixture?

 

[B-ridge]

No. But if the price is right and it will grow and maintain what I want I would have no problem. Also be able to control it through apex. I like the sunrise/sunset effect. I even like the thunderstorm effect that the radions can do. Just not sure I want to spend radion money unless they are just that good

 

[twilliard]

Here is a board that will integrate with the Apex
Also can't beat the price of diy

 

[twilliard]

The fixture I built is equivalent to 2 250w MH bulbs (par) with the spectrum of 20K radiums.
For under 415$

 

[B-ridge]

How much do these run? Are they programmable? Dimmable? Any more info on them?

 

[twilliard]

These are so simple to make
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-first-diy-build-thread-30-led-fixture.250755/

You can control them any way you want.
I am using a storm controller

 

[B-ridge]

Man I wish I had the time(I had twin boys in February) and I wish I was a handyman type of guy. Then I would try it. Unfortunately now is not a good time