Thomas' 6ft SPS Dominant Lighting Bundle

Creating the perfect lighting setup is one of the biggest hurdles newcomers face in the hobby. Why not take out the guesswork? We've asked a few of our long-time hobbyists for their recommendations based on their own trail and error-- they've done the experimenting, so you don't have to! Here, we've compiled Thomas' lighting suggestions for a 4ft long SPS-dominant tank. 

Bundle Includes:

• 1x Reef Brite 60" X Series Quad Strip LED Hybrid Kit
• 1x EcoTech Marine Radion XR30 G5 PRO LED Light Fixture
• 2x EcoTech Marine Radion XR15 G5 PRO LED Light Fixture
• 1x EcoTech Marine Radion XR30 G5 Diffuser Upgrade
• 2x EcoTech Marine Radion XR15 G5 Diffuser Upgrade

ReefBrite X-Series Quad

For mid-sized tanks, hybrid lights have quickly taken over as the go-to lighting solution for nearly any reef setup. This isn’t hard to understand, since the combination of a widely dispersed light source creates even coverage, while the focused intensity and dynamic lighting effects of a pendant LED add the perfect compliment. Traditionally, Hybrid fixtures combine T5 bulbs with LED pendant fixtures, but the ReefBrite X actually utilizes XHO LED strips with ultrawide reflectors. The result is less power draw and ZERO bulb changes, all while providing a wide blanket of supplemental lighting to reduce shadows. The Reef Bright X-Series Quad Fixtrue is lightweight, dimmable, and features four Blue Actinic XHO light strips with an amazing spectrum for coral growth and color pop.

EcoTech Marine Radion XR PRO

This package combines the supplemental lighting of the Reef Brite X Series with two EcoTech Radion XR15 PRO and one XR30 PRO LED pendant fixtures. Quite simply, Ecotech Marine Radions are the LEDs we most often choose to light our own tanks. With the chance to use just about any light we want, there are probably more Radions in use around BRS than any other LED fixture. Through years of experience, we’ve seen the proven results in our growing, thriving reefs. 

XR LED Diffusers

The bundle also includes three diffusers for your Radion XR LEDs. Diffusing LED lights greatly helps blend the overall spectrum into one cohesive light source. Traditionally aquarium LEDs have used optics to increase the penetration of the light, but doing so actually makes each LED into its own little spotlight, making it harder for colors to blend. With the overall amount of light available in modern reef tank LEDs, more power is not always what's needed for better results, and throughout our testing, we have found that evenly spread light that is blended properly is more important for coral health and growth.