Upgrade lighting? 60 gallon cube

[dcw1sfu]

Hey guys currently in my 60 cube that is a mixed reef SPS dominant I'm running a single non controllable Reef radiance dm-155e

http://reefradiance.com/old-dm-155e.html

Wondering if upgrading this light would help increase coral growth and color.

If so what is your recommendation without breaking the bank at over $700

[Coral Hoarder]

I would look at the ever grow fixtures love mine but I prefer t5 over LEDs any day

[dcw1sfu]

Would T5 alone be enough light for SPS in a 24 x24 x24 and if so what fixture would you recommend.

Are evergrow apex controllable? I was looking at the hydra 52 dunno if that's over board or if theres a better option that would have better coverage.

[Coral Hoarder]

O for sure! aslong as you had 4 or 5 bulbs and went with the bluer end of the spectrum there's lots of fixtures out there only thing is I wouldnt go for any thing plastic
Try the teck lights ati or Hamilton I'm running a 6 bulb Hamilton over my 30 only using four bulbs grows sps great

No idea if there apex controllable I don't own a controller haha perhaps some one can chime in here

Hydra 52 s look awsome in terms of specs and from the tanks iv seen they are pretty cool LEDs

[dcw1sfu]

So you currently run t5 in conjunction with your evergrow?

[Coral Hoarder]

I have a 30 gallon with t5 four bulb
And a 29 with an ever grow d120

[dcw1sfu]

ok thanks for the info.

Hmm wonder if the Hydras alone would be a good upgrade or if I should just go all in for the Hydra 52's

[ReEf BoSs]

Hydra 52 is probably overkill look at hydra or hydra 26 with director and ext mount. My opinion its the best bang for buck, nicest look. I say over kill on the hydra 52 because most people do not run there lights at 100 percent.

[dcw1sfu]

Ok thanks for the input. If i went with either the hydra or hydra 52 do i need any aditional items to hook them up to my apex or just the Apex AXM module.

[duncangweller]

I have a hydra 52 over my 93 cube with ext mount and I like it. You don't need anything extra with the apex either. It is programmed for AI equipment.