Upgrade to?

[vder]

Currently I am running 3 AI hydras over my tank. I am looking to upgrade the lights. I have several models picked but not sure which to go with. The first is the Kessil A360W. The second would be the AI Hydra 52 and the third light would be the XR30 G4 pro.

The tank is 60wide 24 deep and 20 inches high. It will be a mixed tank with some SPS and LPS along with fish. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[kendavjac]

Why do you want to upgrade?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I believe the Kessil will have the most punch of the choices there.

 

[vder]

Currently I have three fixtures above the tank. Several LED's in the pucks are not lit. I figured it would be a good time to upgrade rather than replacing the pucks.

 

[Serega]

Did you consider Kessil Ap700? If you look at at it from a financial side you would be better off with that. You would only need two of them to cover your tank at $1790
Three Hydra 52 HD's are close at $1800 and three XR30 G4's are $2400
I personally like Kessil the most(shimmer, color blending). When I look at the tanks with Ai or Radions I can see the disco ball effect, but I think this might not be for all people.
Good luck.

 

[twilliard]

Currently I have three fixtures above the tank. Several LED's in the pucks are not lit. I figured it would be a good time to upgrade rather than replacing the pucks.

Research into your choice of fixtures to see how they are driving the chips to avoid the "burnout" problem. Over driving the chips.
It is discouraging to have a thousand dollars in a fixture to have a chip failure that can not be end user replaced.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Hi, Have you heard of the Aquasanrise R120?

One 4 foot light would cover your tank well, and you can mount it right on the rim of the tank.

The light works with an intuitive WiFi App, Uses Cree LEDs, a MeanWell power supply, and is fully customizeable for $824.99 shipped:

https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/aquasanrise-plus-r90/

 

[vder]

Hi, Have you heard of the Aquasanrise R120?

One 4 foot light would cover your tank well, and you can mount it right on the rim of the tank.

The light works with an intuitive WiFi App, Uses Cree LEDs, a MeanWell power supply, and is fully customizeable for $824.99 shipped:

I have not heard of the Aquasanrise R120 at all. I like the idea that it can mount right on the rim of the tank. Will defiantly check it out.

 

[gobeach]

Currently I have three fixtures above the tank. Several LED's in the pucks are not lit. I figured it would be a good time to upgrade rather than replacing the pucks.

I'm facing the same thing - I have 3 Hydras and am contemplating upgrade vs replacement. I've been discussing with support and it appears that the puck replacement is $50, which puts the pricetag at $300.00 vs a much more expensive full replacement. My tank is doing well with SPS growing nicely so I'm not sure I need more than what I have. I'm leaning towards an upgrade vs replacement to save some $$.