Lighting question

[Colt1911]

First post

I am a long time lurker first time posting. I have been reading a lot of threads in here about lighting a reef tank which helped me narrow down my choices on which light I will be using on a 100gal (48" L X 24" W X 18 H) with focus on SPS. My 2 choices are either 8bulb ATI PM Hybrid or 3 Radion XR30 Pros. I was originally leaning towards the ATI however after reading the entire thread on the PM Hybrid club I found out that there are currently some issues with the unit like bad ballast, defective controller and Time resetting when the unit is unplugged. I am now leaning towards the Radions. Should I take the plunge with Radions or should I stick with the ATI?

 

[tkeracer619]

I'd probably go with the Radions but would consider starting with two and adding a third if you feel you need it.

 

[JUNBUG361]

+1 on radions

 

[fishgate]

$400 worth of lights for $2400? Enjoy!

 

[crazycolt42]

Any reason you would not want to go with your own hybrid? I like the suggestion of two radions, but most of what I have read lately is hybrid T5 and LED. You could add 2-4 54w retrofit t5's which would take care of shadowing issues that I have heard about with SPS dominant tanks lit with only LED's. More wires, etc, which will not look as clean if you don't have a canopy. That would be the trade off.

 

[Colt1911]

I am not planning on putting a hood over the tank. If I'm going with a Hybrid, I'll go with ATI due to the unit having only 1 cord.

 

[scuzy]

Go Mitras LX7


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[CeresReef]

+1 for radions as well, although pricewise they are not very friendly. Bragging rights though...

 

[Colt1911]

it's not so much about the price since in the long run it will be cheaper to run Radions compared to having T5 lights. I guess it is settled...im going for the Radions Thanks!!