Hello everyone, new to saltwater reef tanks. I just converted my 75 gallon to a soon to be reef tank. Im at the 6 week mark and my tank went through its initial cycle. Im not going to put coral in just yet, but starting to look at LED lighting options. My tank is a standard 75 gallon with a rim and center brace. I was looking at either two Kessil a360x's, or two radian xr15 G5 pros. Plans are to make this a mixed reef tank. Start with softies, then LPS, and maybe try a SPS or two in the distant future. Has any one had any experience with any of these two lights on a 75 gallon? Im also open to other options as well. I know T5 hybrids are popular but I can't hang fixtures from the ceiling and need something small and sleek looking. Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to R2R!!! I'm sure others will jump in soon with recommendations on lights. We're glad you're here!
Welcome to Reef2Reef! I haven't used either lighting option, so I can't comment, but in case you still are looking at T5 hybrids, mine is currently hanging from conduit (although there are sleeker options) which you can attach to your stand. Just food for thought 
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hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
sorry on lights others will come!!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
sorry on lights others will come!!!
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Hi. Welcome to R2R! You have so many options for a mixed reef of that size. The bulk reef supply videos were a great help to me as were the lighting videos from Tidal Gardens. Enjoy the search and the process!
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Of those two brands I've only used Kessil, and not that model. Radions will likely be better than Kessil for what you want to do, T5 or hydrid is also great.
Of those two brands I've only used Kessil, and not that model. Radions will likely be better than Kessil for what you want to do, T5 or hydrid is also great.
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Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family. I too am a huge fan of the T5 hybrid choice.
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I highly recommend Orphek OR3 strips. A pair will make your tank Brilliant !
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T5 hybrids are a great choice and there are ways to get them set up without hanging. Personally my new build will be T5 hybrids and kessil A360WE's. Welcome to the party! Happy reefing!
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Hey so I cannot comment on those lights but I do have the same tank and run 2 viparspectra Chinese boxes. The Chinese boxes get a really bad reputation and with reason but these are actually extremely well made and let me tell you...! They are amazing.
I just did a par reading on my whole tank and I was shocked with the even spread and the par readings. If you’re interested I would post the readings map when I finish adding all the values into a picture of my tank.
I just did a par reading on my whole tank and I was shocked with the even spread and the par readings. If you’re interested I would post the readings map when I finish adding all the values into a picture of my tank.
