Lighting Recommendations

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Looking for recommendations for lights over an Innovative Marine SR-80.
Measurements are 48” x 24” x 16”.

Currently I have a 36" custom Full Spectrum 300W LED fixture over it now, but feel like I got better color pop and depth coverage from my measly 2 bulb T5 HO fixture. The LED fixture is mounted on a Radion XR30 mount probably about 12" above the water surface which doesn't seem to be adjustable in height and I feel like the penetration/coverage isn't sufficient as there are definitely some shadows on the outer back corners.

I don't keep any SPS. I have LPS, softies and Anemones. FWIW, the corals and anemone's do seem to be doing fine. I'm just not getting the vibrant coloring that I want. I would prefer to stay with LED's.

Recommendations?

 

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IMO t5 or t5 led hybrid is the way to go. T5 are great for growth and color. Led are hard to get just perfect enough for growth or color. Plus the right leds are expensive. I have an ati sunpower. Simple and effective. I'm going to retrofit it with some nanobox v3 arrays . Best of both worlds. Great color, growth, and pop. A diy nanobox led with bluefish controller is pretty sweet.

 

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I've actually been looking into a 6 light T5 fixture with LED moonlights. I decided to give LED's one more shot before resorting back to T5's.

My question is, with an AP700 in the middle, there is some shadowing on the outer edges, ... Do you guys recommend the Kessil 360's? or will the 160's suffice? if the 160's would suffice would the 360's just be overkill?