LED Hybrid lighting -Aquaticlife T5 Hybrid vs Reefbrite X Series XHO

[shadow1013]

I’m going to start an SPS dominate focused tank. Im leaning towards a 3’ tank so I was thinking doing hybrid lighting with two Radion XR15. I was first thinking of going with the Aquaticlife T5 Hybrid fixture but then I keep hearing about the Reefbrite X Series XHO lights.

Has anyone used both? If so which would you choose and why?

 

[bobnicaragua]

I've used both. My view is the tank will look better to your eyes with Reefbrites, but the sps will do better with T5. I would go with both personally.

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

I have the aquatic life xr15 hybrid and I am happy. My only real complaint is the excess heat of the t5s but my tank is happy!!

 

[Acros]

I am stuck choosing between the 2 for a 24” tank. A single XR15 G5 Blue is not cutting it.

Considering the heat, I want to go for reef brites. I have never seen a t5 tank. I wonder how much ‘pop’ will I loose if I go the t5 hybrid route?