Lighting recommendations

AnteVanjak

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Hey everyone before I start my build thread for my Ice Cap 20 gallon AIO. Want recommendations for lighting over the tank ! Dimensions are 17x17x15. Currently have a spare Prime laying around and another one being covered by warranty. Tank will be a SPS tank, so need a light to pack punch all throughout. Considering
2 Ai primes ( already got a spare one from my Red Sea build and another being covered by warranty)
1 hydra 44HD
1 radion xr15 blue pro
1 Hydra 32Hd

Which light would you pick and bring a single light I would supplement with Ai blades and if I were to do the blades can you point me in the right direction for mounting. I am trying to make this as sleek as possible as it is on my living room and will be the first thing you see when walking into the house.

TIA!
 

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Go with what you have 2 primes with AI Blades for that size should be ok
You will need to play with a better mount then the one for the Primes to fit everything
 

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going with what you have is obviously easiest, and AI primes are great fixtures, but if you plan on buying something new, definitely consider these over the other options listed:

 

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