Looking at new lighting for 120g tank

[rlhalley]

Looking at Kessil 360W and Radion XR30W pro. Anyonw have an opinion on what might work best? Have you used either?

 

[Shep]

I use a different Kessil and love it but I really think with those brands either would work really well. I might suggest going with the Kessil because they cost less and for that size tank you will need 2-3 lights. So it will save you a lot and then you could go buy more corals!!! :D Also is this tank going to be mostly LPS, SPS, softies, ect?

 

[hart24601]

Have not used those two, but I like the setup I have now on my 120. 4 hydra 26's. Could get by with 3 though.

 

[rlhalley]

I use a different Kessil and love it but I really think with those brands either would work really well. I might suggest going with the Kessil because they cost less and for that size tank you will need 2-3 lights. So it will save you a lot and then you could go buy more corals!!! :D Also is this tank going to be mostly LPS, SPS, softies, ect?

The tank will be a mix with mostly zoas.

 

[Shep]

Then I really do not see a point in dropping all that money on Radions, the Kessils will work perfectly and cost a lot less.

 

[hart24601]

The tank will be a mix with mostly zoas.

I bet a kessil would be great on there.

 

[chaoha]

I'm looking at replacing the lights on my75 gallon. I think I'm going with the Kessil a360w
With the controller. Great reviews

 

[vladandlilith]

I have a total of 18 Kessil 360 WE's over 6 tanks of varying sizes and I could not be happier. I had the same problem as you. I could not decide whether to go with the Kessils or the Radions until I spoke with a lighting expert at UGA and he suggested that the Kessils were the only light available that could reproduce the full spectrum needed by corals. Whether he was right or wrong I can't tell you, but I can tell you that they will grow the heck out of anything that I put in my tanks. In my reef tanks I have them dialed down to about 45 to 50% on intensity and 60 to 65% on color. I started higher and about bleached everything. Good luck with which ever light that you do choose. I know that it is a hard decision.

 

[GrampaDon]

vladandlilith..........Who is "UGA" ?

I use 3X360Ws with 4XT5s myself. And they are doing great so far.

 

[rlhalley]

Thank you all for your opinions.

 

[Dapperjman]

vladandlilith..........Who is "UGA" ?

I use 3X360Ws with 4XT5s myself. And they are doing great so far.

I'd assume it's the University of Georgia....