Flow and lighting for new 100 gallon mixed reef

[maxone]

I just got a new 100 gallon tank the dimensions are 60in L -20in W - 23.5in H - 21in to the teeth of the overflow. I want to keep it mostly LPS with some easier SPS like montis, stylos and maybe some acros but more euphyllias acans and meaty corals with some zoas. This is my first tank this big i have a 20 gallon cube thats LPS dominat. What lights and pumps would you guys recommend. I was recommended 2 nero 3s and 3 ai primes i don't know if that would be enough light and flow for some of the SPS i would like to have so if you guys have any recommendations and advice it would be appreciated.

 

[Bartanto]

I’ve got opposing gyres (reef wave 45) and two Nero 5s on my 5’ . It a mostly SPS so need lots of flow. IMO two Nero 3’s is a bit underpowered. Lights? Well…very subjective question. I have Red Sea lights across my display and frag tank. They’re just fine. Would I like to switch to Radions? Yes, subject that 1st lottery dispersement check.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

3 AI Primes? The cost of 3 AI Primes plus the mounts would cost $400+ each where I live, thats $1200 for underpowered nano lights. You can do so much better with that budget, you can get metal halides cheaper than that.

An example would be 2 x 200 watt nicrew, so 400 watts total, compared to 3 AI Primes at 55 watts each (165 watts). The nicrew would be almost double the power at half the cost.

All I'm saying is do some research (I would also get stronger powerheads)

 

[DanyL]

I agree with @Mr. Mojo Rising

AI Primes are overpriced, underpowered fixtures.

For LPS heavy with some easy SPS you can do with 2 High power, wide spread fixtures.

I will add the ReeFi Uno 2.1 with 120deg reeflectors to the list if you’re looking for a wide spectrum.

There are other options too like the GHL Mitras, Orpheks, etc. Not all would fit in the same budget tho.

 

[maxone]

3 AI Primes? The cost of 3 AI Primes plus the mounts would cost $400+ each where I live, thats $1200 for underpowered nano lights. You can do so much better with that budget, you can get metal halides cheaper than that.

An example would be 2 x 200 watt nicrew, so 400 watts total, compared to 3 AI Primes at 55 watts each (165 watts). The nicrew would be almost double the power at half the cost.

All I'm saying is do some research (I would also get stronger powerheads)

Are the nicrews leds?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Are the nicrews leds?

Yes

 

[saltcreep74]

I just got a new 100 gallon tank the dimensions are 60in L -20in W - 23.5in H - 21in to the teeth of the overflow. I want to keep it mostly LPS with some easier SPS like montis, stylos and maybe some acros but more euphyllias acans and meaty corals with some zoas. This is my first tank this big i have a 20 gallon cube thats LPS dominat. What lights and pumps would you guys recommend. I was recommended 2 nero 3s and 3 ai primes i don't know if that would be enough light and flow for some of the SPS i would like to have so if you guys have any recommendations and advice it would be appreciated.

Can't go wrong with Noopsyche K7 Pro III's.... I have 3 over my 80 gallon SPS/LPS tank and love them. App controlled and plenty par for my needs. Easy to set your lighting schedule and they only about $180 a piece.