Lighting for 150 mixed reef.

[JumpingFlea]

What lighting would you recommend for a 5' x 2' x 2' tank? I am hoping to make it a mixed reef with LPS possibly being most dominant. I am starting to add SPS, so far I have 2, minus the montis, green slimer and I think a birds nest. I was thinking of adding 4 A160WE Tuna Blue LED Light - Kessil, but I'm not sure if it is able to connect to the Kessil controller if I get one. Thank you for any suggestions.

 

[blaxsun]

A pair of EcoTech Radion XR30 G5 Blues.

 

[JumpingFlea]

A pair of EcoTech Radion XR30 G5 Blues.

Only two is needed? Do they need a controller or are they app controlled?

 

[blaxsun]

Only two is needed? Do they need a controller or are they app controlled?

Alternately you can go with four XR15s to give you a bit more options for coverage. Yes, all app-controlled through Mobius.

 

[JumpingFlea]

So I decided to go for 3 Radions xr15 for the tank. I was also thinking of going for the Aquatic Life T5 hybrid with the Radions for that even spread and for future corals. But the thing is I’ve heard that T5 bulbs need to be replaced pretty often and heat up the aquarium a bit. They also take up quite a bit of energy. Does anyone have experience with T5s or hybrids? Would the Radions on their own be good? Thank you!