Suggestions on lights

[b-ridge]

I am possibly looking to upgrade my lights. I now have 4 fathom Pharos led lights. I love these lights and they do any and everything I need them to do except being able to be controlled through my apex. Now for some that's not a big thing but I want I be able to control everything through my apex.
Which lights are you guys using and suggest? I know some say radions. Some say kessils. Everyone system is different. I'm only looking to maintain and grow lps. Some zoas. Some softies. Some leathers and little sps.
I do plan on adding a T5 retro kit to my system
What's your thoughts?

 

[Reefinny]

I run Hydras and a Retro T5 in my DT, I have great color and growth. I am a big fan of the combo. All through my Apex

 

[b-ridge]

Which hydras? The 26 or 52. How many you have for your set up?

 

[Reefinny]

Regular Hydra. The first gen before they came out with the 52. I run 2 on a 4' tank with 2 T5's, On my upgrade 72 x 27 tank I will run a 6 bulb T5 and 3 Hydras. I like the combination of colors and growth from the T5.

In my frag I run a 250w Halide and 2 sol blues.

 

[Reefinny]

I used to run Kessils, I like the Hydras better. I have run SOL, Vega and the Hydra. I like the blue from the sol as accent light with the Halide, did not like the vegas, only had them for a week, were not bright enough. The hydras - I bought used and got a great deal on them

 

[b-ridge]

Nice. My tank is 60x36x25. I'm running 4 lights now.

 

[Reefinny]

Nice size

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[greenstreet.1]

52's X 2 + 4x54w ati


Onelove.

 

[b-ridge]

Just 2-52's? Why 4x54w ati instead of 2 60 inch fixtures?

 

[lnevo]

I suggest looking at SB Reef Lights which is the evergrow style blackboxes with a much better spectrum. The boxes can be modified easily for apex control and I know someone who makes kits that are plug and play. You can get the basic ones you dont need the wifi or timer ones, but thats always an option.

 

[b-ridge]

@inevo-pm me with the information. Definitely interested. Can't find your number in my phone

 

[lnevo]

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