Lighting

[Jm0307]

I have (2) AI Primes 16 HD on a 75 gallon tank. Current corals are doing well but it's time to take my lighting plan to the next level. Should I purchase (2) more AI Prime 16's or was thinking about purchasing an Aquatic Life T5 hybrid fixture and put the (2) existing Primes in the hybrid fixture. Is this fixture still popular?

Thanks
JM0307

 

[ryanjohn1]

That’s a good option.

 

[bobnicaragua]

I don’t know about popular, but that is an awesome setup for growing and coloring up corals.

 

[PharmrJohn]

I don’t know about popular, but that is an awesome setup for growing and coloring up corals.

Agreed. I'm a big fan of both T5s and LEDs. Mix and match sounds good. That's the route I'm going when I upgrade from just T5s.

 

[bobnicaragua]

Agreed. I'm a big fan of both T5s and LEDs. Mix and match sounds good. That's the route I'm going when I upgrade from

I ‘ve been alternating between LED/T5 hybrid and LED/T5/Halide hybrid for years on my SPS tank.

They really do all bring different things to the table.

 

[rtparty]

I’d add a couple LED bars. Blades are great

 

[PharmrJohn]

I ‘ve been alternating between LED/T5 hybrid and LED/T5/Halide hybrid for years on my SPS tank.

They really do all bring different things to the table.

Ya still finding halide bulbs?

 

[VintageReefer]

Ya still finding halide bulbs?

What kinda halide do you need

 

[VintageReefer]

I have (2) AI Primes 16 HD on a 75 gallon tank. Current corals are doing well but it's time to take my lighting plan to the next level. Should I purchase (2) more AI Prime 16's or was thinking about purchasing an Aquatic Life T5 hybrid fixture and put the (2) existing Primes in the hybrid fixture. Is this fixture still popular?

Thanks
JM0307

That would be a good setup
Or you could get the quanta led bars which were designed to replicate t5 spectrum and output

 

[PharmrJohn]

What kinda halide do you need

Oh, I don't. I was looking at the Photon 48" for my eventual upgrade but am reconsidering. With my tank size changing, I gotta see if other alternative options may be a better fit. Gotta dig in and read up. I'll PM you.

 

[Reefering1]

Ya still finding halide bulbs?

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[bobnicaragua]

Ya still finding halide bulbs?

I bought some radium’s from aqua brite solutions a few months ago. I’m using reef brite fixtures and ballasts.

My primary light is Reefi UNOs. I run 3 UNOs and 2 halides in a 6 foot tank.

 

[RIC13]

I have (2) AI Primes 16 HD on a 75 gallon tank. Current corals are doing well but it's time to take my lighting plan to the next level. Should I purchase (2) more AI Prime 16's or was thinking about purchasing an Aquatic Life T5 hybrid fixture and put the (2) existing Primes in the hybrid fixture. Is this fixture still popular?

Thanks
JM0307

What do you mean when you say, "...take my lighting plan to the next level?" What are you looking for that you are currently not getting with your current set up? Knowing what you want to achieve will help give you the best answers. Otherwise you may be spending money unnecessarily.