Quote Originally Posted by coralreefexplore View Post
Well I am building my 65 gallon. I have a few questions on my lights. I was planning on using 2 Ecotech Radion Pros. But I have heard this and that about them. I want to clear up some questions on what’s best for me. I do love corals. I really only buy softies. I would like to buy SPS now. I don't want to frag. I just want color and growth. What have y'all seen out there that does both? Also I have been researching and ATI has a fixture that now has the both of best worlds. I think the model is ATI2605 or ATI2607. It comes with 2 75watt LED clusters and either 4 or 8 bulb T5's. I will have to go with the 36" model. Can y'all give me some advice? Thanks

The LED vs T5 debate still seems to be 50/50

I have used 60 RB and 40 white (unknown which white) for a softies tank. They did very well. With that said, I have been reading that a full spectrum LED is the way to go. Right now I am messing with the LEDs and added two 48" T5HO bulbs to the setup. Not sure what will happen with that.

The AI Vega's seem to be doing well. Maybe someone else will chime in to help.

The most critical thing for the corals is the values. Never mattered if I used LED or T5 lights on the softie tank unless the values were off. Everything grew like crazy!