36 x 18 x 18 lighting options with Apex control

[TheKingInYellow]

So I'm all messed up on my equipment choices now.  Building out this new tank and my original plan of dual AI Primes seems a bit light for a heavy SPS system, and I've also discovered I won't be able to control the Primes with my Apex since it is the Apex Classic, not the 2016/EL generation.

 

Options I have at this point:

 

• Dual Kessil 360WEs
• Triple Kessil 160WEs
• Ecotech Radion XR30 G4
• Dual AI Hydra 26HD
• Blackbox Lights

 

So there are issues with each of these, I *think*.  I need to keep one VDC connection for my return pump, but I have one free.  With either of the Kessils I understand that you need two ports, one for intensity and one for spectrum.  The Ecotech I think will require the WXM module and/or the Reeflink?  I'm not sure, and it's also a little more expensive.  The Hydras would be great lights but again no control with the Apex which I would really like to have.  Any of the generic dimmable black box lights would be okay, but I am always concerned about quality of the fixture.

 

So am I missing any options here, or am I misinformed on the issues I've brought up?

 

Thanks!