sps 93 cube lighting options?

Artisan · Apr 11, 2015

I had already purchased 2 Arctic-t247 LED lights for my SPS heavy rimless 93 cube build, but only recently plugged them in. unfortunately, the fan noise is more than I would like in my living room. The Razr 160w has been suggested to me, but a 30x30x24 tank would likely need 2 of them. That being the case, it might be less expensive for me to purchase 2 Kessil Tuna Blue lights or 2 Radion G3 pro light. Both seem to offer good mounting options and perform well enough for SPS. However, the real question is about noise! Can anyone compare the two or make any recommendations please? A silent unit would be best, but I'm not sure how realistic that is.

nova65ss · Apr 11, 2015

I use an ATI 24 " hybrid on mine.

Longnose Hawkfish · Apr 12, 2015

I have one Radion Gen 3 and it is doing the job just fine.

PaulKreider · Apr 12, 2015

Both kessils and Radions are pretty quiet

Longnose Hawkfish · Apr 12, 2015

I have both Kessils and a radion and they both do not bother me at all. Super quiet

Artisan · Apr 12, 2015

Thanks guys. I decided to go with the Radion over the Kessil. I really like the Kessils, but I was able to get a good deal on the Radion.

Longnose Hawkfish · Apr 12, 2015

Did you get one or two?

Artisan · Apr 13, 2015

I ended up getting two of them. It might be overkill though. I might have been able to get away with one by changing out the standard (I think) 80 degree lens with the 120, but I want a wider intensity footprint higher in the water column than I thought the 120 lens could give me. That's all speculation though.