Decision Help - Lighting

[Slm222]

I am going to be down sizing for mainly maintenance reasons to a 40 breeder from my 125. I need your help choosing what lights to go with. I currently have 3 Hydra 52s. I was thinking 3 AI primes or 2 Kessil A360w lights. or possibly 2 Hydra 26s. I want to keep with a mixed reef so SPS, LOTS of zoas, and maybe a few torches and acans.

What are your thoughts?? I look forward to hearing from you all

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

why not keep the hydras? better coverage is the first thing i think. then more power if you want to do high light animals

 

[Slm222]

I was hoping to go with a sleek down more refine look over the tank. Unless there is a broad consensus to keep the 52s, that would prevent me from taking a loss on them.

 

[Chris Adams]

keep 2 hydra 52's personally

 

[Slm222]

Thanks for the input! The purple hue has bothered me about AI. That was also a thought on the swap

 

[Chris Adams]

if you really want to change it up go hybrid ATI or Giesemann

 

[Slm222]

That would look sweet, but Im really wanting to avoid any additional maintenance cost (bulbs)

 

[Slm222]

I am liking the idea of the 52s using the tank mount AI offers.. looks like it would be pretty clean.