Meridian question

[Deftonead39]

I recently picked up a 93 cube. Dimensions are 30”x30”.
I’ve been researching lights and I’m liking the meridian for their color and par output. I’m going to be focusing primarily on acropora in the new tank.
I’ve always been a t5 guy and plan on running 4 24” t5 with the leds.
Question is can I get away with the meridian 11 or should I go with the 24?

 

[cdemoss01]

You should go for the 24. In my opinion you should always have a light that either outperforms the tank size. You can always adjust so there isn't too much light.

 

[Rocks reef]

As mentioned, the 24 will provide better spread and coverage. Having the T5s flanking the Meridian will be awesome!! That will definitely fill in the areas the Meridian can't.

 

[exnisstech]

You might get by with an 11 coupled with the t5s but I would go with the 24. I have an 11 over a 24" long tank and the par drops off quite a bit at the ends. It works for me because I'm keeping lower light coral on the ends. My clams and SPS are in the center.

 

[Deftonead39]

Thanks everyone! 24 it is.