Not being limited by light

[jiminy_crime]

So, currently have Current Orbit Marine LEDs for my 21" high tank but feel like the light is somewhat lacking. I was hoping to see more of a shimmer with his light setup but learned first hand that I am limited to low light corals with these lights.

I want to buy a pair of Kessil A160WEs since it has a brace in the center of the tank and wanted to know from the lighting experts will these be sufficient for even the most light dependent SPS?

 

[Toby_Kourtney]

In my opinion I don't think the 160's are going to cut it for high light sps like acropora. Maybe birdsnest's or montis, but even then they would have to be placed towards the top. If you plan to keep your current fixture and add on I would recommend staggering a t5 retrofit on each side of the led. If you heart set on the kessil's the 360 should work but that's a lot of money.

 

[rffanat1c]

That is lacking. I'd recommend one or two radion xr15's if you're still running the bow front in your profile.

 

[jiminy_crime]

Yes I still have the bow front and has a brace. That's the reason I was wanting the Kessils...a pendant for each opening. I almost made a deal on some used ones on the forums but get nervous in dealing with used because you never know what you are getting. There is a post for 2 360s with controller and goosenecks for 750. Would you pay that for used versions?

 

[Mark426]

For that price, would have to be in PERFECT condition and fairly new for me.

 

[jiminy_crime]

That's what I thought too