Lighting info for 60g rimless cube

[MrGemini]

I'm looking for lighting suggestions for a 60g cube. I currently have an AI Nano and it appears to light well but wondering is that enough. I was thinking of either going with a Hydra 26 or 52 or even a Kessil just not sure which would give the best spread. Currently I only have a few corals nothing big and a couple of RBTA's. Please let me know what you think.

 

[jpines]

Of the ones you mentioned I would go with Hydra 52. But it also depends on the coral you intend to keep...recently saw a 60 cube running two hydra 52's and it looked amazing. Although it was sps dominant, and 2 are definitely not required. If you go the Kessil route I'd recommend the the larger (350 or 360) to give you better PAR values near the sand bed.

Just my .02

 

[MrGemini]

Thanxz! Just trying to weigh my options.

 

[Jimbo662]

I had the Kessil A360we on my 50g cube and was growing just about everything. I recently switched to the Radion XR15w Pro just for a different look and the corals seem to really like that one too.

 

[reefnfeef]

I've got a hydra52 on my 60 cube and really like it. If my budget allowed I'd get two for more even coverage and angle the front most one towards the back of the tank just slightly if that makes sense.

 

[reefnfeef]

Or get a T5 and one 52

 

[MrGemini]

T5s are nice but led look so much nicer and last longer

 

[MrGemini]

what do you guys think about vega's or sol's

 

[Reefrookie220]

+1 on the t5 recommendation I'd get a nice t5 fixture and supplemental led strips for actinic. The growth and colors are awesome and you'll get some bubbles on those bubble tips.

Also if you wanna add nor corals I'd lose the puffer!

And watch out for the tang police!lol