Lighting recommendations for 300g softy dominated reef

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Hey guys
Currently I’m running 8x80 T5 with Xho LEDs. The t5 bulbs are overdue for replacement. I think the current setup is a bit overkill for the corals I keep. Any recommendations for strictly LEDs with good spread and penetration? My tank is 7 ft by 36 wide by 28 inches tall


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I'd say just find the cheapest yet reliable brand of T5 bulbs since you already have it set up. using less LEDs on a big tank like that will give you a bunch of dead spots or you'll have to mount them pretty high.
 
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Yes, some pictures of the tank, please. I would stick with the T5 setup, the question is if all 8 go on at the same time or do you have certain banks of lights go on at different times?
 
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Yes, some pictures of the tank, please. I would stick with the T5 setup, the question is if all 8 go on at the same time or do you have certain banks of lights go on at different times?
 

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Here’s an idea of the rockwork. The only thing different is that I replaced all the Sps with softies. The SPS were loving the T5s but at this point, saving on electricity and heat is a priority. I committed to 4x hydra52. Hopefully there will be minimal dead areas



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Maybe try the new kessil 360 X it has best of both world
 

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