Full spectrum LED lighting for 180 gallon soft coral + hammers/frogspawn...

[salty150]

Looking for recommendations for full spectrum (don't like just the blue) LED lighting for 180 gallon soft coral + hammers/frogspawn...

The 180 gallon is 72" L x 24" W x 25.5" H

Looking at:

(3) AI Prime 16 HD

Prime 16 HD LED Reef Light - Black Body - Aqua Illumination

The World’s Most Popular Reef LEDs The newest innovation in the Prime line from AquaIllumination, the Prime 16 HD Series brings more power and color where you want it, plus the freedom to use your smartphone as a controller. No longer are you limited to using a fixed amount of power per channel...

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(3) Maxspect Jump

Jump 65W LED Light - Regular - Maxspect

One System, Multiple Spectrums, Zero Compromise Operates at 95-100% efficiency between all color profiles Syna-G Cloud Smart Control App Remote control your LED from around the world Moonlight with automated lunar cycle Acclimation schedule to allow corals to adapt to lighting changes Profile...

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Or would I need to go with something a little more powerful - like (3) AI Hydra 32 HD

Hydra 32 HD LED Reef Light - Black Body - Aqua Illumination

More Color, More Spread, More Power, and More Refined A new generation of Aqua Illumination Hydra lighting is here! The Hydra 32 HD has been redesigned making the reef lights more efficient with better aesthetics. The Hydra Lights have been a staple in the reefing community for years and the new...

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[jsker]

I am a big fan of the Hydra lights. I would suggest 3 hydra 32 hd's. If you were going with a mixed reef with Arcos, I then would suggest 3 Hydra 64's for more power.