Quick overview. Building first sps tank, 75g 48l x 18w x 21h and looking for best LED route to go for the money to deliver adequate lighting.
With the tank being only 18w not sure how much supplemental light I would need if any. Rockscape will be somewhat minimalistic with room behind the rocks and back glass so most sps corals will be mounted directly under the lights.
Light will also be in a canopy mounted 8-10in”
I have an XR15 g6 right now on nano I could transfer over if I could fit 2 more in the budget but don’t think I will go this route as the par from this single light seems to be subpar compared to the gen5
I am on the fence about going with the Reefbreeders photon V2 48”. I understand colors in corals can be determined by many different factors but not sure if Reefbreeders will help bring out the best in colors or would need supplementation as well. If I go this route I was debating at a later point to add or3 bars front and back.
Any other thoughts or input? Have a budget of roughly $800 for lighting.
Thanks
With the tank being only 18w not sure how much supplemental light I would need if any. Rockscape will be somewhat minimalistic with room behind the rocks and back glass so most sps corals will be mounted directly under the lights.
Light will also be in a canopy mounted 8-10in”
I have an XR15 g6 right now on nano I could transfer over if I could fit 2 more in the budget but don’t think I will go this route as the par from this single light seems to be subpar compared to the gen5
I am on the fence about going with the Reefbreeders photon V2 48”. I understand colors in corals can be determined by many different factors but not sure if Reefbreeders will help bring out the best in colors or would need supplementation as well. If I go this route I was debating at a later point to add or3 bars front and back.
Any other thoughts or input? Have a budget of roughly $800 for lighting.
Thanks