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Unread 03/18/2017, 09:09 AM   #1
Jlpete
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210 gallon lighting suggestions

This my first post here, I have been doing a lot reading and research on lighting for my tank and need some help deciding which is best.

I have 210 gallon tank that 72 h x 24 w x 29 h with an apex 2016 controller. I have a mix of coral from sps to lps and softies. Right now I am running for lights is a Current led which are... I have 90 gallon that is running a reef breeder light that I picked up used which is great for that tank.

I am going back and forth on 3 sets of hydra 52hd or xr30w pros. I am concerned about the coverage over 6' range with the depth of 29". I like the lower power consumption of the 52 but the 30 seems to put out a just a little more. It's unclear to me if the 52hd will work with my apex or not as I am reading mix results. On the apex forum their was a reference to an announcement that support was now available but I couldn't find the news release. I am not a fan of the fan on the bottom of the xr30 as that can take up salt into the system.

My local lfs is running 52hd and the employee has them on his home tank. He showed me how the program works on his phone. They swear by them there. I have not seen the XR 30 anywhere in person.

Would love to hear other people's feed back. I am not closed to other suggests and open to not using the apex controller for the lights.

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Unread 03/18/2017, 09:17 AM   #2
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I have 2 Kessil AP700s on my 72" 180 and love them. Just a few weeks ago I added two 60" T5s and plans to add two more. The ATI Blue+ bulb matches the Kessil in spectrum very well as also confined in a BRS video about the AP700. 2 Kessils will reach the bottom of your 210 we'll I assure you, many folks including myself don't use anything close to 100% intensity in 24" deep tanks. The lens/reflector combination in the Kessil make for very even coverage and great punch. I would at the least consider the Kessil. I would add T5s to either of the LEDs because well T5s are awesome!


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Unread 03/18/2017, 09:34 AM   #3
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I've not ever read that the radions are particularly sensitive to salt intrusion.


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Unread 03/18/2017, 09:50 AM   #4
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I've not ever read that the radions are particularly sensitive to salt intrusion.


At the height that you mount the light there would not be a problem with salt unless you do anything crazy like bubble injection......


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Unread 03/18/2017, 12:06 PM   #5
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At the height that you mount the light there would not be a problem with salt unless you do anything crazy like bubble injection......
Yes, precisely my thoughts.


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Unread 03/18/2017, 12:13 PM   #6
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I am currently doing the same tank and ecotech told me that I would be fine with 3 xr30w gen 3 pros over the tank.


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Unread 03/18/2017, 06:40 PM   #7
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Are you adding the t5 for the extra look or...

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Unread 03/18/2017, 08:28 PM   #8
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Ive ran hydras and they worked great. I added T5's and corals looked much better.
Many people these days run the radions and have excellent results, so either way you go you should be ok. My experience with hydras is that their light spread isnt that great though, but if you plan in adding t5's down the line, you should be fine.


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Unread 03/19/2017, 06:08 AM   #9
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Does anyone know if the 52hd are apex ready or not I have seen conflicting answers

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Unread 03/19/2017, 09:11 AM   #10
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Unread 03/19/2017, 12:11 PM   #11
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Today I am removing my 72" T8/150w metal halide fixture and installing three Hydra 52's on my 210g, keeping fingers crossed for no hiccups.


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Unread 03/19/2017, 01:24 PM   #12
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Today I am removing my 72" T8/250w metal halide fixture and installing three Hydra 52's on my 210g, keeping fingers crossed for no hiccups.



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Unread 03/19/2017, 01:27 PM   #13
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I use 2 reefbreeders photon v2 on my 225 (72x30x24). Lighting is percect imo and that's coming from an ati 8x80w t5 setup.


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Unread 03/21/2017, 04:23 AM   #14
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I ordered the hydras last night. It finally came down to the price, I can order 3 for less than the 3 XR and if I decide I need a fourth it's about the same price as 3 xr. The wife was a factor too as we have spent a lot of money on salt recently. I just bought another sump and MR protein skimmer recently too. Plus I bought a fully set up 120 galon tank with sump, 200 pounds of live rock and frags.

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Unread 03/21/2017, 04:24 AM   #15
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Also I did email AI and they got back to me the 52hd are not apex ready

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Unread 03/21/2017, 06:22 AM   #16
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I installed three hydra 52 over the weekend on my 210g, you won't be disappointed.


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Unread 03/21/2017, 07:06 AM   #17
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Good to hear I will be doing the install this weekend too. Did you use the accumulating or just turn them on

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Unread 03/21/2017, 07:51 AM   #18
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Good to hear I will be doing the install this weekend too. Did you use the accumulating or just turn them on

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