Endless_Kimchi
New Member
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to decide on lighting for my new UNS 60A AIO (approximately 24” × 15” × 15”). My goal is a mixed reef, but I eventually want to keep SPS, including Acropora, so I want to buy the right light the first time.
My priorities are:
* Healthy coral growth and coloration
* Good spread with minimal shadowing
* Reliable hardware
* Stable, easy-to-use app or controller
* Long-term reliability
* Good customer support
* No subscriptions or unnecessary recurring costs
Lights I’m considering:
* Reefi Uno 2.1 Pro
* Illumagic (Dalua) X4
* Radion XR15 G6 Blue
* Radion XR15 G6 Pro
* AI Hydra Edge 44
* ReefBreeders Meridian 11
A few things I’ve heard, but I’m not sure if they’re true:
* Reefi has incredible PAR and value, but the app isn’t the best.
* Illumagic seems to have one of the nicest apps, but it’s expensive.
* Radions are the industry standard, but I’m wondering if they’re still worth the premium.
* The Meridian looks interesting, but I don’t know enough about long-term reliability or SPS performance.
For those who have actually used these lights:
1. Which would you choose for this tank and why?
2. If budget wasn’t the deciding factor, which light would you buy?
3. Which has the best software and least connection issues?
4. Has anyone switched from one of these lights to another and regretted it?
5. Would you recommend buying used if I can find a good deal?
I’d really appreciate real-world experiences, especially from people who have owned multiple lights rather than just seen PAR charts.
Thanks!
I’m trying to decide on lighting for my new UNS 60A AIO (approximately 24” × 15” × 15”). My goal is a mixed reef, but I eventually want to keep SPS, including Acropora, so I want to buy the right light the first time.
My priorities are:
* Healthy coral growth and coloration
* Good spread with minimal shadowing
* Reliable hardware
* Stable, easy-to-use app or controller
* Long-term reliability
* Good customer support
* No subscriptions or unnecessary recurring costs
Lights I’m considering:
* Reefi Uno 2.1 Pro
* Illumagic (Dalua) X4
* Radion XR15 G6 Blue
* Radion XR15 G6 Pro
* AI Hydra Edge 44
* ReefBreeders Meridian 11
A few things I’ve heard, but I’m not sure if they’re true:
* Reefi has incredible PAR and value, but the app isn’t the best.
* Illumagic seems to have one of the nicest apps, but it’s expensive.
* Radions are the industry standard, but I’m wondering if they’re still worth the premium.
* The Meridian looks interesting, but I don’t know enough about long-term reliability or SPS performance.
For those who have actually used these lights:
1. Which would you choose for this tank and why?
2. If budget wasn’t the deciding factor, which light would you buy?
3. Which has the best software and least connection issues?
4. Has anyone switched from one of these lights to another and regretted it?
5. Would you recommend buying used if I can find a good deal?
I’d really appreciate real-world experiences, especially from people who have owned multiple lights rather than just seen PAR charts.
Thanks!
