Need LED Suggestion for Mixed Reef Lagoon

bychance · Apr 25, 2021

I've been out of the hobby for about 12 years. Everything has changed drastically! I'm hoping for suggestions of LED lights.

Tank size: 48"x24"
Tank depth: 16"

I am considering 2 Kessil A360X LED or 2 AquaIllumination Hydra 32.

But I am totally open to suggestions. I intend to have a mixed reef, mostly LPS with some SPS.
Your advise is very much appreciated.

danieyella · Apr 25, 2021

I'm not hands on familiar with either of those brands but I know they've both got great reputations. I run reefbreeders on my mixed reef and love them.

jeffp1 · Apr 25, 2021

I run a pair of 360x on my 85 gallon mixed reef and love them. Best lights I have ever run.

jose hernandez · Apr 26, 2021

radion xr30 g5 hands down pro or blue that would be choice i got the pros on my 200 gallon

bychance · Apr 26, 2021

jose hernandez said:
radion xr30 g5 hands down pro or blue that would be choice i got the pros on my 200 gallon

I just can't swing that cost..
What is your second choice?

bychance · Apr 30, 2021

jose hernandez said:
radion xr30 g5 hands down pro or blue that would be choice i got the pros on my 200 gallon

I decided to go with 2 Radion XR15 Pro. I think the XR15 will work well at a depth of 16"

Young@Heart · May 21, 2021

I like the AI Prime for what you are doing. I have them on my 55 Gallon Reef Tank and like the spectrum control.

Jekyl · May 21, 2021

I have 2 kessip 360 for my 90 gallon. Love them. It would be really hard to convince me to buy another brand.

Mrthundermaker · May 21, 2021

bychance said:
I've been out of the hobby for about 12 years. Everything has changed drastically! I'm hoping for suggestions of LED lights.

Tank size: 48"x24"
Tank depth: 16"

I am considering 2 Kessil A360X LED or 2 AquaIllumination Hydra 32.

But I am totally open to suggestions. I intend to have a mixed reef, mostly LPS with some SPS.
Your advise is very much appreciated.

I have radion xr 30 pro. Live them

Jimbo662 · May 21, 2021

I've had both Radions and Kessil. Currently have a pair of 360x's. Extremely easy to set up. You just set the color to your liking and figure out your par and the built in Kessil Logic takes care of the spectrum. My tank is LPS and everything in the tank does great under them.

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Mywifeisgunnakillme · May 30, 2021

bychance said:
I've been out of the hobby for about 12 years. Everything has changed drastically! I'm hoping for suggestions of LED lights.

Tank size: 48"x24"
Tank depth: 16"

I am considering 2 Kessil A360X LED or 2 AquaIllumination Hydra 32.

But I am totally open to suggestions. I intend to have a mixed reef, mostly LPS with some SPS.
Your advise is very much appreciated.

That stand screams "I want a bigger tank!"

;Wacky;Wacky

bychance · May 30, 2021

Mywifeisgunnakillme said:
That stand screams "I want a bigger tank!" ;Wacky;Wacky

LOL

It's built just the way I wanted.
In the future it may have a mangrove tank on each side.

Mywifeisgunnakillme · May 30, 2021

bychance said:
LOL

It's built just the way I wanted.
In the future it may have a mangrove tank on each side.

I'll compromise with you

;Wacky :

Bigger tank on the stand AND two display mangrove refugiums on the floor on each side of the tank! I'll expect the mangroves to grow tall enough to provide some shade for the main display, however!

;Wacky