Led lighting recommendations for a 6ft tank

spudrucker114 · 01/19/2019, 07:49 PM

I just recently set back up my 180gal mixed reef (mostly softy) tank. I'm looking at several different light options. Budget max $1300-1500 would like some recommendations.

maddmaxx · 01/19/2019, 10:21 PM

3x AI hydra26 and your set...

with the saved money. add a set or two or T5s and youll have all the light youll ever need...

spudrucker114 · 01/20/2019, 01:06 AM

You dont think that that would leave to many dark areas?
I would prefer not to have to add any t5s as I hate replacing the bulbs.

Green Chromis · 01/20/2019, 08:42 AM

Look in to Reef Breeders Photon V2+ lights, and their are other good mid range lights out there for that price range. Maybe you could buy 2 Mitra LX 7206 lights, or 4 Radion XR 15 Gen 4 Pro's, and add 1 more Mitra, or 2 more Radions down the road. If you increase you budget to say $1800, you should be able to buy 2 Orphek lights. Look around, maybe you can find some used higher end lights.

spudrucker114 · 01/21/2019, 07:14 PM

Thanks I was looking at the xr15 pros and they look really good. That might be the way to go.

01/19/2019, 07:49 PM	#1
spudrucker114 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Led lighting recommendations for a 6ft tank I just recently set back up my 180gal mixed reef (mostly softy) tank. I'm looking at several different light options. Budget max $1300-1500 would like some recommendations.

01/19/2019, 10:21 PM	#2
maddmaxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,003	3x AI hydra26 and your set... with the saved money. add a set or two or T5s and youll have all the light youll ever need... __________________ One Life One Shot Current Tank Info: 40B Mixed reef

01/20/2019, 08:42 AM	#4
Green Chromis Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: miami,florida Posts: 640	Look in to Reef Breeders Photon V2+ lights, and their are other good mid range lights out there for that price range. Maybe you could buy 2 Mitra LX 7206 lights, or 4 Radion XR 15 Gen 4 Pro's, and add 1 more Mitra, or 2 more Radions down the road. If you increase you budget to say $1800, you should be able to buy 2 Orphek lights. Look around, maybe you can find some used higher end lights. __________________ Natural Reefer Current Tank Info: 600 gallon Carribean Reef System, ETSS Protein Skimmer, 1.5HP Tradewinds Chiller, Reef Breeders Photon V2+ LED Lighting For The Refugium, Mitra LX7206 LED Lights For Display Tank

01/20/2019, 01:06 AM	#3
spudrucker114 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	You dont think that that would leave to many dark areas? I would prefer not to have to add any t5s as I hate replacing the bulbs.

01/21/2019, 07:14 PM	#5
spudrucker114 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Thanks I was looking at the xr15 pros and they look really good. That might be the way to go.