Do you think two, 400 watt MH would wash out two, Kessil A150's?

[Ralph ATL]

I have a 4 foot 90 gallon mostly Large Colony SPS. I have two, 400 Watt Radiums hanging over tank in a custom made hamilton reefstar dual 400 watt fixture.

I am looking to add actinics, I have no canopy. I was thinking of just a t-5 fixyure, but it would look out of place since that fixture would be much longer than the Metal Halide Fixture. Even LED strips would look out of place, and all but one or two would be washed out anyway.


So, I'm thinking two Kessil A150's Deep Ocean Blue fixtures. I could mount these off the wall (maybe tank, too) with those gooseneck mounts.

So, do think two, 400 watt MH would wash out two, Kessil A150's Deep Ocean Blue?

Thanks!

 

[Yogre]

I have 2 Kessil A150 deep ocean blues with my 3 x 250W Radium setup.

The Kessils are completely washed out when the Radiums are on. Right now I'm only using the Kessils as an accent light for a dawn/dusk effect.

 

[Timber77]

Ya, i tried flanking a 400 radium in a lumenarc 3 with 2 ai sol lights, the sol's didn't even come close to my eyes., I would say it might not be a bad idea because if you can aim them the sides of the corals might get more light, but as far as what you can see the radiums will wash out the leds

 

[Ralph ATL]

Thanks!!! I appreciate your feedback!

 

[FranktheTankTx]

Thanks!!! I appreciate your feedback!

What kind of wrasse is that? Leopard? Really like the yellow accent on the tail.