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Unread 12/02/2019, 10:34 PM   #1
ABruce
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Lighting recomendations

I have a tank I am setting up. Its an elos 120 xl 120mmby80mm by 50 mm deep roughly 4 ft by 2,5 ft wide by 2 ft deep. I want an Led lighting option.

I am looking at a pair of AI Hydra 32 but they are brand new and no reviews.
I have looked at the Kessel AP 700
And I have looked at the Viparspectra 160.
Vertex Illumia some 15 years old, if it had not died it still did what I bought it for 10 years ago.But you can tell I am out of touch with todays offering, I do not want a T5or MH option.
Any suggestions or advice would be most appreciated.


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Unread 12/03/2019, 05:50 AM   #2
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Really comes down to your budget and desired feature set..
Budget mostly..
Any LED will pay itself off based on bulb/energy costs with t5/MH

Both AI and Kessil lights are commonly/highly recommended and have many bells and whistles..
Viparspectra is also recommended for the lower price point but lacks the features/adjustability of the others.

If you don't mind spending the money then AI/Kessil/Radions are a better choice in the long run..


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Unread 12/03/2019, 05:32 PM   #3
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For middle of the road (cost wise) but with most of the features, look into Reefbreeders Photon V2/V2+ and Noopsyche K7 Pro IIs.

I know you said no T5s, which is fine, but what about a hybrid fixtures (LEDs and T5s)?


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