Help! Need lighting suggestions ASAP

[PUParrothead]

So my 8 year old Power Module (10 bulb 48" fixture) died on me last night ... was planning on replacing it with LED next year but haven't done any research yet. Now I'm thinking I may need to jump early. Need suggestions for a 60 X 30 X 25 mixed reef. Have a few SPS but not many and those are not on the edges. 2 AI Hydra 52s? Radions? Looking for the best bang for my buck but don't have a fixed budget.

 

[gus6464]

Don't do that. Just replace the ballasts on the Powermodule. You have in your possession basically the best T5 fixture ever made. New ballasts and it will be as good as new.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Centium-...orescent-Replacement-Ballast-502211/202977281

 

[Jayreefer]

if you goo AI Hydra 52s you will need 3 minimum for that size tank. Maybe even 4.

If it is in your budget look at 3 of the radion er30 g4 as it is one of the newer lights on the market.

 

[Ben.91]

You could do 2 hydra 52s with one hydra 26 in the middle

 

[Ron Reefman]

I'm an led guy and yet I'd agree with gus, replace the ballast and take your time doing the research on the leds. If you find what you want in an led fixture, you'll have a t5 fixture as a back up or to sell. I think having a back up is a good idea.

That said, a 50" Reef Breeders Photon V2 is less expensive that the other alternatives (AI or EcoTech) and 1 fixture covers the tank. Oh, and it has sunrise/sunset intensity control and 6 channel color control. You can see mine in my build thread
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017