Help with LED lighting for 125 gal

[krafty2010]

Finally upgraded to a 125 gallon tank.
Dimensions are 72.5x23.5x17.5

A little background about my lighting knowledge: I know I need them. Thats all I know.

I want to do LEDs (low maintenance, one time cost).

I have done some researching but I am finding it hard to figure out if the lights I buy would have enough coverage or would be enough for what I would like in my tank. What would I like in my tank? LPS (but would like to be able to have some SPS) and would love to have a clam.

This is basically what I have narrowed it down to (Im a 24 yr old female, I am VERY indecisive) :

2x Reefbreeders Photon 32 $769.98 (would two be enough? Because I like this price)

3x AI Hydra 26 $1,049.97

5x Kessil A160WE $1,195.00 (I like the shimmer that Kessils can make)


Thanks for any help/tips/advice

 

[SnailCharmer]

Honestly, I have the radion xr30w pro gen 3s, and I'm seeing amazing color and growth. You can probably get gen 3s at a good price right now


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[krafty2010]

Was leaning towards the Hydra 26s, but now I dont know if 3 of those would even be enough.

 

[Ron Reefman]

krafty, I had the original RB Photons (actually made by EverGrow) over my old 180g tank for 5 years and they worked great.

I set up a new 125g tank (5' long) and the old 32" fixtures don't fit the new tank, so I got a new RB Photon V2 (50") and I love it! It does everything of importance that an AI or EcoTech can do and at a better price. I even got a 2nd one for my 50g display refugium. I absolutely love the slimline case (aluminum) and it runs so cool the fans only kick on when the power is at midday highs.

 

[bobbobobbo1]

krafty, I had the original RB Photons (actually made by EverGrow) over my old 180g tank for 5 years and they worked great.

I set up a new 125g tank (5' long) ...

Would that work for a 6' long tank? 50" fixture on 72" may just work but I'm not sure..
I have a 125 6' long as well and having a tough time

 

[f3honda4me]

Mars aqua really can't go wrong.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Would that work for a 6' long tank? 50" fixture on 72" may just work but I'm not sure..
I have a 125 6' long as well and having a tough time

I wasn't recommending the 50" V2 for the 72" tank, it's just the one I got for my 60" tank. I had 2 of the 32" fixtures over my old 6' 180g tank.

 

[bobbobobbo1]

I wasn't recommending the 50" V2 for the 72" tank, it's just the one I got for my 60" tank. I had 2 of the 32" fixtures over my old 6' 180g tank.

The two 32" V2s look like they would work nicely..

 

[Ron Reefman]

I had 2 of the old Photon 32 (actually the EverGrow IT2080 version) running over my 180g 6' sps dominant system for 4 years and they worked great. But the tank broke. I'm sure 2 of the new V2 at 32" will grow coral just as fast as any MH or t5. And for way less than the Radions or AI fixtures you would need.