40 Breeder Lighting

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I currently have a 40 Breeder with some soft Coral but would like the option to keep anything I'm using a SB Reef light 32 inch how long do Led lights hold up? I'm currently tossing around upgrading to some Nicrew of I do would you go with the 2x 100 watt or 2x150watt plus open to other options as well but definitely want it controlled
 

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The SB is similar to the old style reefbreeders and sb is out of business (miss them) but reefbreeders is a great company / led fixture. Natural progression of upgrade from your light is the photon 32 v2
 

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I have 2 AI Prime 16HD’s and as of about a month ago corals are really taking off. Tanks been set up since September. I run AB+ settings from BRS. I followed their height and spacing too for mounting.
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I forgot to add when I got this SB light it was a little over $700 not really wanting on pay that much again that's why I was looking at lights like the Nicrew Also like I said my SB light is still running just now sure if the LEDs get dinmer over time or how long they run before they do
 

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I forgot to add when I got this SB light it was a little over $700 not really wanting on pay that much again that's why I was looking at lights like the Nicrew Also like I said my SB light is still running just now sure if the LEDs get dinmer over time or how long they run before they do

I believe the lifespan is 7 years before the out put is reduced and you may need to increase the % to compensate
 

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