wyattray
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I need a light to replace my Reefbreeder V2, below is as much info as I can put. Please correct me or guide me.
Current Issue is mainly due to the look of the light, the brackets sit on the tank and weve been loosing alot of fish due to jumping. We have tried a bunch of lids but ultimately we have made the decision to purchase a custom acrylic lid. We also have no where to mount a light from the ceiling.
Needed
-Needs to be the last light for the tank. I will not be upgrading this tank any more and when I outgrow it I will move to a new tank. Maybe moving the light over in the future if needed.
-35.5" x 23.5" x 18" Coverage, I want to be able to place a coral anywhere in the tank relative to the power they need.
-Mounting, I really need a light that mounts likes Kessil AP700 Rear tank mount, or has one bracket attached to the glass in the over flow area.
-I also have a 2016 Neptune if that helps me.
So far I have looked at the below lights
AP700
I like the AP700 due to the mounting options and the so called spread, it seems like one light will cover the whole tank. Im worried about the lack of reviews or support from the reef community. I dont see many people bragging about there AP700 like there Radion.
Radion X30
Alot of people like this light, as do I, the mounting option would work with 1 Arm with the clip in the overflow. My issues are the lack of built in wifi, it would require another thing to buy, plus it seem like the spread would be less and limit me placement.
Any two light option which I know is what would be the best but im worried about the extra cuts I would need for the lid, also the additional plug would cause an issue since im out of ports on my EB.
What lights should I consider besides these. Ive been sitting on this decision for a few months and Im ready to get it done.
Current Issue is mainly due to the look of the light, the brackets sit on the tank and weve been loosing alot of fish due to jumping. We have tried a bunch of lids but ultimately we have made the decision to purchase a custom acrylic lid. We also have no where to mount a light from the ceiling.
Needed
-Needs to be the last light for the tank. I will not be upgrading this tank any more and when I outgrow it I will move to a new tank. Maybe moving the light over in the future if needed.
-35.5" x 23.5" x 18" Coverage, I want to be able to place a coral anywhere in the tank relative to the power they need.
-Mounting, I really need a light that mounts likes Kessil AP700 Rear tank mount, or has one bracket attached to the glass in the over flow area.
-I also have a 2016 Neptune if that helps me.
So far I have looked at the below lights
AP700
I like the AP700 due to the mounting options and the so called spread, it seems like one light will cover the whole tank. Im worried about the lack of reviews or support from the reef community. I dont see many people bragging about there AP700 like there Radion.
Radion X30
Alot of people like this light, as do I, the mounting option would work with 1 Arm with the clip in the overflow. My issues are the lack of built in wifi, it would require another thing to buy, plus it seem like the spread would be less and limit me placement.
Any two light option which I know is what would be the best but im worried about the extra cuts I would need for the lid, also the additional plug would cause an issue since im out of ports on my EB.
What lights should I consider besides these. Ive been sitting on this decision for a few months and Im ready to get it done.
