How are you lighting your tank?

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Looking to get back into reefkeeping after a short bout with freshwater.

Anyway. How are you personally lighting your tank? Please list specifics IE: tank dimensions, how many lights, if you like them, etc.
 

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Radion xr15 g6 and 2 reefbrite xho 15" bars on my 30x24 growing sps like crazy.

Have a single coral plus t5 next to a 21" blade over a 28 inch ish area, also growing sps. I prefer the color under the radion.
 

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Ophek's, you can check out my build thread. I think they are great alternative to MH's.
 

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My tank dimensions are 48 x 22 x 16. I'm currently running Two AP9X by Kessil paired up with two 39 inch AI Blades (Coral Glow). I really like this combo.




Here is a link to my build thread:

 

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When I get my 203g (48x39x25) up and running, I'll start with my old Tek 8x54W T5 fixture, centered along the 48" axis. I've got about 18 months worth of bulbs. I'll place my corals underneath about 9 to 10" either side. centered along the same axis. When those bulbs run out, I'll be running two 48" Photon V2 (plus or pro). It'll be overpowered, so I'll have to dial down to probably 30%.
 

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36x24x24" two photon 32s
24x20x20" one photon 24
84x30x25" six noopsyche k7 pro III

Noopsyche wifi doesn't work well for me so I connect using AP.
No complaints on the photons. Love the panel vs puck especially in a living area. They have much less light spill
 

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36x24x24" two photon 32s
24x20x20" one photon 24
84x30x25" six noopsyche k7 pro III

Noopsyche wifi doesn't work well for me so I connect using AP.
No complaints on the photons. Love the panel vs puck especially in a living area. They have much less light spill
As I've already picked one of my Photons up, I'm happy to hear of a happy camper along those lines!
 

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66" ai blade, I like it, but im more than aware that I need another in the future if im serious about going heavy SPS
 
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Radion xr15 g6 and 2 reefbrite xho 15" bars on my 30x24 growing sps like crazy.

Have a single coral plus t5 next to a 21" blade over a 28 inch ish area, also growing sps. I prefer the color under the radion.
You’re using one xr15?
 
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My tank dimensions are 48 x 22 x 16. I'm currently running Two AP9X by Kessil paired up with two 39 inch AI Blades (Coral Glow). I really like this combo.




Here is a link to my build thread:

I’ll check out your thread. Thanks for linking
 

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Waterbox MarineX 60.2, its around 24 x 20 x 20, using one Radion XR30 G6 Blue with 2 AI blades for fill lighting. Both mounted to the Radion with a 3d printed holder.
 

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3 165w ViparSpectra
2 Halos
3 54w 48” T5, antinic, blue plus, purple plus
180g 6ft
$800

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I like t5 supplement to radions. Radions are the most common used by commercial livestock sellers and have a proven spectrum with ab Plus. The t5 help prevent Shadowing and make a "flater" light. This is good for lighting many SPS that grow big and then shadow out other corals. Also t5 have been the staple for years. They compliment each other and together they offer a very effective efficient light source, low heat source that is proven.
 

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I’ve used so many of them over the years. My last system went from halides to AI Blades to Radions. Liked them all.

My new nano will run AI Blades. Easy, simple, no fans, sleek.
 

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48x24x21 Waterbox Infinia 150.4. Single Orphek Atlantik icon 18” above tank for mixed reef, growing acros on top at <30%, great coverage for mixed reef or even most sps. I have stony corals growing at all levels. Extremely adjustable. If I was sps only I would line up two over the full length of the tank.
 

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I have 2 GNC Bluray lights. Running $689 each. Not sure how much the arms were. You can hang them. But I love the sleek look of the clear heavy acrylic. My tank is the Innovative Marine exterior plumbing. 47.3 L, 23.6 W & 19.7 H. No fans. Great spread of the LED lights. First time using them. Already have a few Acroporas growing under them. Newer tank.

Would purchase again.
Shelley
 

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