Tank & lighting upgrade

[the mun]

Hi all Paul from Ireland,
I'm upgrading from a 300 ltr to a 540 ltr both are Red Sea tanks, ive a couple of questions if yous can help me out I would be much appreciated.
Im running 2 Red Sea 90 led's on the 300 and can pick up another for the 540, now my dilemma is do I scrap the Red Sea lighting and go eco tech Radion xr15 with an additional AI Blades as there is know hybrid option for the Red Sea lighting.
Also im on two minds wether to go bare bottom or substrate, I had reef waves 25 but wasn't really into them and upgraded to mp 40s, they are a bit strong for the 300 but I think should be okay for the 540. I also still have the 25s as a back up.
I would like to go full sps in time, I have a mix of lps and sps.
Thanks Paul

 

[fishywishy]

The Red Sea lights will probably grow everything you want just fine but the XR15’s with a AI blade will definitely be better.

I personally hate the way bare bottom tanks look, especially when all the fish poop collects on the bottom. I think having a sand bed is way more worth it, even if its more maintenance. but thats just me.

The MP40s will work fine.