lighting upgrade suggestions

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how's it going everyone i have a 35 gallon cube it's a 24x24x24 at the moment i'm running an AI Prime 16 HD , it's running fine but i wanna have some acros in my tank , i don't think it's strong enough , any suggestions or thoughts Thanks in advance
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There are many great lighting options and a PAR meter (rent or buy) is IMO a good option to get the intensity right for whatever your mix of corals. I have found @Reef Breeders lights to be a solid value. Good luck with whatever light(s) you choose!
 

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