Lighting Recommendations for New IM 170 EXT

[Cameron Smolinske]

Looking for recommendations for new lights for a new tank that I am working on switching over to from my current 100 gallon system.

New tank dimensions are 59" x 30" x 21.7" and I am working towards a mixed reef stocking for corals.

Honed in on the Reefi Uno 2.1 which I believe I will need 3 of to get proper coverage but I am open to other suggestions at this point.

I have been rocking AI Hydra 52 HDs for almost 10 years now so switching to another lights feels like a big hill to climb.

Any suggestions anyone can give me would be great! Thanks!

 

[TX_REEF]

Reefi's are excellent fixtures from the feedback I've seen. I can recommend the below:

3x kessil A360s for superior shimmer and coral color development: https://amzn.to/4rWLcm5

or for a budget-friendly approach, 2x Noopsyche K7: https://noopsychereeflight.com/prod...Y9Wkos6DfEZaUD_FRTFTe7K6OG10UvEb1bMTAoCSwKq_M

I know a lot of folks also have good experiences with Reefbreeders, and those fixtures are more rectangular for broader coverage without multiple fixtures. Depends on your preference for fixtures aesthetics, shimmer, etc.

 

[bradreef]

I like the Uno's. I have 3 radion knockoffs over my 170 mounted sideways for better coverage. I like the larger profile for less shadowing. I have another tank with g4 radions and they work as well.

I do think it depends on what you want to keep. If you want an acro tank, Kessel 360's won't throw enough par at low levels.