Considering Lighting Upgrade

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I've never used a T5. Is this a pro or a con?
I run t5 48 inch 6 bulb on a 90. I love them and would recommend the plug and play aspect
 

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I run a 4 bulb assortment of T5’s with a reef brite xho blue over all my systems. You have to replace the bulbs every 15-18 months but you simply can’t beat the versatility. I can keep any and everything with these. As a bonus you can buy the retrofit kit and add it to your existing hood. Because each ballast supports 2 bulbs I pair the coral+ (daylights) together and the blues (blue+, purple+, actinic etc) together and stagger the schedule for a varied appearance in the morning and evening.
 

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Thanks for all the replies. There are sooooo many options out there and most people seem to have favorites. I’m going to a LFS soon which Carrie’s most major brands. Hopefully I can see some in action.
I will not recommend a light that is twice the price of the tank but Ai Hydra 26 or 32hd will be more than adequate as will be a radion G4 XR-15 (about $225 used) or @noopsyche K7 pro series
 
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Hi all. Thanks for the many helpful suggestions. I went to a LFS and after looking at a few lights and noticing they have Radions on all their tanks. I went with two XR15 blues. Got them installed last night and they look great. Learning app to set a lighting schedule.
 
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Looked at several lights and went with two Radion G6 XR15 blues. Super easy to install Ave setup. Running a lighting schedule from Reef Dudes. So far so good and the lighting looks great.
 

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I would like to say noopsyche is an awesome light you can grab 2 for around 400 140w k7 pro wifi control and can link both lights as a master and slave option. Whats your price point and budget for said lights? Is there a limit for the lights? If not radions are also awesome lights but can be pricey.
 

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