How would YOU light it??

Caleb123

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I have a Waterbox Peninsula 4820 that I am having trouble deciding how to light. I have 2 Radion XR15 G6 blue on it currently, but I can already tell that I will not be satisfied with these alone. I built a custom 80/20 light bar mount, similar to what Devin (Reef Dudes) has on his tank, so mounting is not an issue.

The tank is roughly 48” x 20” x 22”

My question is, what would you do to add more light?

Add a 3rd XR15?
Add some AI Blades (& if so which ones)?
Throw in a different light in the middle?
Use some other kind of strip light?

Any input/opinions are appreciated!
 

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Two Radion XR15s should be enough. Before suggesting you throw more money at lighting, can you post your current lighting schedule? (screenshot from Mobius)

It could just be a question of tweaking your settings. You could certainly augment with AI Blades (as they'll also run off Mobius).
 

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