I need your help choosing lighting.

[tırıvırıı]

hello;
My tank dimensions are 36"L x 20"H x 20"W
Tank full acropora
My lighting options include 1 ATI 204 G2 Pro.
My other option is 2x xr30 G6 Blue + 1 xr15 G6 Blue
Which one would you choose, just for the Acropora tank?

 

[Matt L]

Sorry, I’ve never had either light. But here’s a bump to get some help.

 

[mrpontiac80]

I’ve never had either light myself. Have you thought about reefbreeders meridians? Those I have and love. If your only choosing the two you listed I’d probably go with the XR’s because I’ve seen they do give off a great look on corals.

 

[mcarroll]

hello;
My tank dimensions are 36"L x 20"H x 20"W
Tank full acropora
My lighting options include 1 ATI 204 G2 Pro.
My other option is 2x xr30 G6 Blue + 1 xr15 G6 Blue
Which one would you choose, just for the Acropora tank?

Also a bump for the thread, but have never used either one.

For the dimensions of the tank I can tell that's gonna be a ton of light though....aren't the xr30's 180 watts each or so?

 

[tırıvırıı]

I’ve never had either light myself. Have you thought about reefbreeders meridians? Those I have and love. If your only choosing the two you listed I’d probably go with the XR’s because I’ve seen they do give off a great look on corals.

Unfortunately, the lighting brand you mentioned isn't available where I live.

 

[tırıvırıı]

Also a bump for the thread, but have never used either one.

For the dimensions of the tank I can tell that's gonna be a ton of light though....aren't the xr30's 180 watts each or so?

Total power 205W

 

[Gumbies R Us]

#reefsquad

 

[Fish Styx]

Of these options, two XR30's and an XR15 is insane overkill for a tank of these dimensions. The single Stratton will provide more than enough par with ideal coverage, and it will do so at a lower price point.

(And a single plug)

My 2 cents

 

[drmofjeannie]

hello;
My tank dimensions are 36"L x 20"H x 20"W
Tank full acropora
My lighting options include 1 ATI 204 G2 Pro.
My other option is 2x xr30 G6 Blue + 1 xr15 G6 Blue
Which one would you choose, just for the Acropora tank?

I have 2 G6 xr15's blue with a tank that is 60"x 26x 24 a mix of lps and sps. Tank is 10months old. I use the lps/soft template. On moon lighting.