Best lighting WB 90

[OrthoVet05]

I’ll be planning to purchase a Waterbox 90 in November.

Hopefully on a blue sale and was wondering what the OPTIMAL lighting options would be for heavy sps and lps tank.

I’ve searched Radion xr30 vs 2 xr 15s and it sounds like the blending and light distribution would be ideal with 2 15s vs 1 30. Does anyone have any experience? Also would the ai prime 16s be adequate for both lps and sps? Just trying to get opinions for planning…

 

[oreo54]

I’ll be planning to purchase a Waterbox 90 in November.

Hopefully on a blue sale and was wondering what the OPTIMAL lighting options would be for heavy sps and lps tank.

I’ve searched Radion xr30 vs 2 xr 15s and it sounds like the blending and light distribution would be ideal with 2 15s vs 1 30. Does anyone have any experience? Also would the ai prime 16s be adequate for both lps and sps? Just trying to get opinions for planning…

Dimensions (LxWxH): 900 x 500 x 550mm (35.4" x 19.7" x 21.7")
Display Volume: 224 L/59.3 gals

Optimal might start with a Mitras 7X06 or a Reefbreeders Meridian.
AS to pricing be aware that Chinas tariffs are in flux and who knows what it will be like in Nov. Made in Germany may be a lot cheaper than Made in China..

Reciprocal tariff: Delayed until Aug. 12 (effective May 14, 2025) added 35%

https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/07/25/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/

 

[oreo54]

Update . 15% tariff on eu goods sent to US.
Date? Assume Aug. 1

 

[gregrock68]

I’ll be planning to purchase a Waterbox 90 in November.

Hopefully on a blue sale and was wondering what the OPTIMAL lighting options would be for heavy sps and lps tank.

I’ve searched Radion xr30 vs 2 xr 15s and it sounds like the blending and light distribution would be ideal with 2 15s vs 1 30. Does anyone have any experience? Also would the ai prime 16s be adequate for both lps and sps? Just trying to get opinions for planning…

In my opinion, AI Primes or not enough power for a 90 gallon tank, that is unless you're running lots of soft corals. To give you a reference, I am running xr30 and AI blade glow over today 50 gallon tank. I have been slowly increasing the light intensity over many months to where I'm now at 75% with an xr30. I use the blade to supplement the lighting color range diversity and angle of light spread. Works like a champ.

I don't think two xr15s would have enough power. I would thank you and need 2 xr30s to get a broad enough light spread from one end of the tank to the other, or use strong light bars. There's a lot of wisdom in this forum, I'm sure a lot of other people will be providing insight. Hope this helps

 

[oreo54]

Xr-15's are 105w max. Ai primes are like 50w

 

[OrthoVet05]

Thanks for the insight. I was looking and the WB bundle includes Prime16s for two ends so that nixes that option vs. just buying the tank. Thanks for the responses!