Should I switch lights?

[jkush710]

Im still cycling my tank, however I keep looking at the AI prime over my 40 gallon Innovative Marine (24" span) wondering if it would be enough to maintain proper growth, and coloration in the corals. I plan to only have zoas and LPS. Although I love the look, size, and features of the AI prime I want to do this tank right, and not have any issues down the road. It does a good job at lighting the whole tank, but since there are no corals yet it's hard to tell the route I should take. What would some of you guys with LED experience recommend I keep my percentages at?

Also if I was to add additional lighting, i'm stuck between just adding a second prime, or if I should just go with an Ecotech xr15 or a Hydra 26 HD so I don't sacrifice the overall clean look of the tank.
(I also have a HOB protein skimmer that isn't in picture, so I don't want to over crowd the tank too much.

Let me know what your opinion is!
Thanks for the help guys!

 

[RareEarthCorals]

Another Prime would be fine, but if you are worried about aesthetics then bump up to a Hydra 26 HD and sell or use the Prime on a refugium.

 

[PedroYoung]

I would say as long as the light reaches the sides of the tank you'll have plenty of juice for Zoas and LPS. I have 2 hydra 26's on a 4' long 75 gal tank with mostly LPS and even at peak intensity I only run them at 55% on the Blues, 25% on the whites and 0-10% on the rest. Anything stronger and they start to bleach out.

 

[veselym]

the prime will work fine for zoas and lps

 

[jkush710]

I would say as long as the light reaches the sides of the tank you'll have plenty of juice for Zoas and LPS. I have 2 hydra 26's on a 4' long 75 gal tank with mostly LPS and even at peak intensity I only run them at 55% on the Blues, 25% on the whites and 0-10% on the rest. Anything stronger and they start to bleach out.

Yeah, the light covers it perfectly. What percentage do you think I should start the lights out at on the whites? I'd like to try and avoid bleaching if possible but didn't think I would have that issue with the prime. I have everything including whites set to about 85%. Thanks!