Affordable lighting for SPS tank

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Viparspectra. I’ve had great growth on all varieties of SPS and other corals.

I tried marsaqua, but sent them back the next day. They changed the layout of the LEDs last summer and the change looked horrible. The new circuit board also makes it very difficult for an amateur to swap diodes.
Which model would you recommend for my tank dimensions? The prices seem good
 

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I think 1 165w would be fine. Mount it up high (12-14”) off the water in order to get best spread, best color blending (less disco), and some internal reflection off the glass of the aquarium.
 
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I think 1 165w would be fine. Mount it up high (12-14”) off the water in order to get best spread, best color blending (less disco), and some internal reflection off the glass of the aquarium.
Thank you, I had been undecided between a black box and a used kessil a350 I found, now I think I'm going with this for the warranty
 

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Where are you all buying ocean revive fixtures. They’re not in business anymore

Whhaat?? No way! I had no idea. I've been using them with amazing success (after a few LED changes based on my preferences).

Thanks for the heads up!
 

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Whhaat?? No way! I had no idea. I've been using them with amazing success (after a few LED changes based on my preferences).

Thanks for the heads up!

I still see them at my LFS and on eBay. I can’t really find anything on them going out of business. I may pick up a couple for future use.
 

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There are some pretty cheap T5 fixtures on amazon, just get proper reef bulbs for it ie blue plus.
 

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