LED help

Scott B · 03/10/2019, 11:22 AM

So I have the aquatic life hybrid light fixture, 61". I currently have 4AI SOL blue units running with ati bulbs.they work, but I'm not seeing the growth that I'm seeing from the same fixture in my other tank that is running radions/ati. I want to get new LEDs. My question is which setup would you guys/gals go with? Here are a couple of my options that would work with the aquatic life fixture:
1. 4 AI 26'S
2. 4 Kessils 360
3. 4 AI primes
4. 2 AI 52'S
5. 2 RADION XR 30
6. 4 XR 15's
I would consider orphek, but don't think it would fit in this fixture.
I think 4 smaller units will give better coverage over my 150 gallon tank, but wondering what your opinions are. I have a mixed reef with quite a few sps right now. Obviously, 4 full size led units would be optimal but I don't want to spend a million bucks either, but will if that's what's needed. Thanks

jayball · 03/11/2019, 10:00 AM

is that a 4 foot 150 (a tall 120) or 6 foot tank. Center Brace?

Scott B · 03/11/2019, 11:21 AM

Sorry, yes it's a six foot tank with center brace

oreo57 · 03/11/2019, 02:53 PM

Quote:

1. 4 AI 26'S
2. 4 Kessils 360
3. 4 AI primes
6. 4 XR 15's

From a strictly logistics perspective 4 is better than 2...

Pick one..4 people will give you 4 answers..

Scott B · 03/11/2019, 09:35 PM

I just bought two Kessils 360's. And plan on adding two more down the road

jayball · 03/12/2019, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott B

I just bought two Kessils 360's. And plan on adding two more down the road

You could keep three of the AI's in service dimmed down while you wait (or till they break). Should not look bad seeing how the sol's are mostly hidden in the fixture.

Scott B · 03/12/2019, 08:41 AM

Yeah I plan on keeping two of them running on the ends, with the Kessils towards the middle. Hopefully it will help with growth

03/10/2019, 11:22 AM	#1
Scott B Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 176	LED help So I have the aquatic life hybrid light fixture, 61". I currently have 4AI SOL blue units running with ati bulbs.they work, but I'm not seeing the growth that I'm seeing from the same fixture in my other tank that is running radions/ati. I want to get new LEDs. My question is which setup would you guys/gals go with? Here are a couple of my options that would work with the aquatic life fixture: 1. 4 AI 26'S 2. 4 Kessils 360 3. 4 AI primes 4. 2 AI 52'S 5. 2 RADION XR 30 6. 4 XR 15's I would consider orphek, but don't think it would fit in this fixture. I think 4 smaller units will give better coverage over my 150 gallon tank, but wondering what your opinions are. I have a mixed reef with quite a few sps right now. Obviously, 4 full size led units would be optimal but I don't want to spend a million bucks either, but will if that's what's needed. Thanks __________________ 150 mixed reef, Skimz skimmer, Aquatic life T5/AI sol blues,Reef Angel controller, Reef breeders wave makers Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef

03/11/2019, 11:21 AM	#3
Scott B Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 176	Sorry, yes it's a six foot tank with center brace __________________ 150 mixed reef, Skimz skimmer, Aquatic life T5/AI sol blues,Reef Angel controller, Reef breeders wave makers Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef

03/11/2019, 09:35 PM	#5
Scott B Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 176	I just bought two Kessils 360's. And plan on adding two more down the road __________________ 150 mixed reef, Skimz skimmer, Aquatic life T5/AI sol blues,Reef Angel controller, Reef breeders wave makers Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef

03/12/2019, 08:41 AM	#7
Scott B Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 176	Yeah I plan on keeping two of them running on the ends, with the Kessils towards the middle. Hopefully it will help with growth __________________ 150 mixed reef, Skimz skimmer, Aquatic life T5/AI sol blues,Reef Angel controller, Reef breeders wave makers Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef

03/11/2019, 10:00 AM	#2
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	is that a 4 foot 150 (a tall 120) or 6 foot tank. Center Brace?