Lighting for a 60 cube

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I currently have 1 AI Prime lights on my 60 cube tank it is a 24"x24"x24". I had 2 AI Primes on the tank but one started to flicker out. So I'm looking to upgrade my light. I was looking at the new AI hydra44 and 68 but with the size of the tank im not sure what to go with.
 
Me personally I would get a 150 watt nicrew.
 
I have been looking into lighting for a future cube build and am likely leaning toward the quanta Atlas. Quanta isn’t a huge company, but the owner Luca has put a lot of time and effort developing his lights that just work. I have light bars from him and they have never skipped a beat. They are popular though so they are currently out of stock.
 
I had a buddy with a beautiful 60 cube that had a Hydra 26, so you could always just add another AI Prime if you wanted.
 
what are you keeping in the tank? Do you have a photo? I'd recommend you check out:

Kessil A360: https://amzn.to/3LLrJVC
Amazing shimmer, sleek design, superior coral color development

Reefi Uno: https://www.reefi-lab.com/product/reefi-uno-2-1-pro/
Extreme controllability and LOADS of power in a small fixture
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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 28.6%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.3%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 23.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 21.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 19.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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