125g Lighting [opinions] for LPS/SPS

[tuckdaway]

Looking to replace my current Coralife CF 72" Lunar Aqualite...want Halides for PAR...with T5 combo...currently have a hood but wouldn't mind hanging a pendant. Currently have many soft corals in an established tank doing well...looking to step up to LPS/SPS.

Looking for a combination of performance and value.

What does the group think of this light?

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Or other suggestions?

Thanks?

 

[sailfish]

Never heard of it. How deep is your tank?

Joe

 

[tuckdaway]

Around 21" from top frame to bottom glass.

 

[sailfish]

Three 250 would work or a good t-5 fixture.

I would think it would save you some money to buy the MH and put them in you canopy.
If you run 14 to 20k bulbs t-5 are not necessary.

How big is your canopy?

I would use lumen bright reflectors or ,lumen max elites which ever you can fit in your canopy.

For ballasts there are several to choose from. I say sunlight supply, coral vue, Ice cap, some people say like lumatec but not sure on that.

You could always keep an eye put here for a deal.

Joe