TulsaReefer
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I'm setting up a new 200g mixed (non-sps) tank, 72L x 24X x 27H (DSA 200). Don't plan to do SPS this time around, but LPS, zoas and softies. I've always used T5s in past but was considering LED this time around.
There seem to be many LED options, but I'm really drawn to the Kessil for the shimmer effect, something I really like but have never had with using T5s.
I'm torn between saving a little and going with older A350s over the controllable A360 for the difference in cost of about $130 per unit. It would be nice to have a ramp up effect for morning, evening, but I'm not sure it's worth the price difference. Was thinking if I went with the A350s just having one of them come on early and have the other two turn on a little later. I see the latest A360W(E) is supposed to be brighter, but I'm not sure if I really need the extra light considering what I'm planning to keep. Has anyone experienced the difference between A350 and A360(E), is the E version noticeably brighter?
Also, any opinions on the Wide or Narrow version for a 27" deep tank? It's an in-wall build, so I can hang lights as high as I want in my fish room (9' ceilings). But I'm assuming the higher you hang them the more light you lose as well, so I'm just not sure if it would be better to go with the wide or hang the narrow a little higher?
There seem to be many LED options, but I'm really drawn to the Kessil for the shimmer effect, something I really like but have never had with using T5s.
I'm torn between saving a little and going with older A350s over the controllable A360 for the difference in cost of about $130 per unit. It would be nice to have a ramp up effect for morning, evening, but I'm not sure it's worth the price difference. Was thinking if I went with the A350s just having one of them come on early and have the other two turn on a little later. I see the latest A360W(E) is supposed to be brighter, but I'm not sure if I really need the extra light considering what I'm planning to keep. Has anyone experienced the difference between A350 and A360(E), is the E version noticeably brighter?
Also, any opinions on the Wide or Narrow version for a 27" deep tank? It's an in-wall build, so I can hang lights as high as I want in my fish room (9' ceilings). But I'm assuming the higher you hang them the more light you lose as well, so I'm just not sure if it would be better to go with the wide or hang the narrow a little higher?