Lighting a 60" by 24" mixed reef (1 Viewer)

[TX_Punisher]

I know this has probably been asked a thousand times . . .

LEDs have become popular and more effective these last few years. On my old tank I ran the old standby sunlight supply 250w de 14kpheonix bulb. I can surely pick up an ATI 60" t5 8 bulb fixture however I like a more open top with a rimless setup.

Ive been around a few of the LFS around town and have seen and researched LED options.

Are many here running leds? I've been looking at the Hydra 52 HDs or perhaps the new Kessel 700. Over a 60" tank it seems like I would need 3 fixtures to mitigate shadowing.

Is anyone here not happy with their choice to go led?

 

[Clownfish Chris]

I am very happy with mine. For you I would recommend two 300watt Mars Aqua fixtures. Supplement that with a T5 retrofit.

 

[Fish Keeper82]

I'm using both Hydra 52's and 26's non HD. I'm very happy with them. Shadowing is a bit of an issue but not enough for me to supplement them.
Not in the same league as other like the G4's but the price is right.

 

[TX_Punisher]

I'm using both Hydra 52's and 26's non HD. I'm very happy with them. Shadowing is a bit of an issue but not enough for me to supplement them.
Not in the same league as other like the G4's but the price is right.

How's growth and color?

 

[Fish Keeper82]

How's growth and color?

Very happy with both. Some SPS's like birdsnests and montis are growing very fast.
PM me if you'd like to look in person and get an idea of what to expect with the Hydra 52's. You might like it, you might not.