what lighting to retrofit my 29 biocube with?

i recently acquired a 29 gal bio cube the HQI model. would lit to loose the HQI lighting and switch to led.... but which model. i understand everything is suspect to personal opinion!! i also know we have some of the most knowledgeable people in our club!! so i am torn between buying a AI prime, or maybe a hydra 26 i don't think it needs a Hydra 52 or maybe an other brands also.. i just used the AI brand they seem to be pretty budget conscious for the most part. anyone else done this? if so i would greatly appreciate the advice and knowledge!!
thank for any info you have.


plan on tank being prdomiantly lps maybe some sps and zoas also, a pair of clowns, and some barnacle blennies

Does the HQI have a hood? I'm not sure of that model. its usually about fitting in to the tank and getting good coverage. i have a Xr15 pro over my little 20 gallon frag tank and the light spread is not large enough to grow things well at the corner with out going higher than there mounting arm can go id have to use a home made mount to get the light spread they way i want.
so consider mounting as well.

here is the type it isAttachment 4148i think i am just gonna hang the next light instead of mounting to the tank

sorry for the sideways pic

That looks fine to me seem you well on your way to a reef tank.

thats the metal halide light it came with i would like to switch to a good led one that can grow lps and sps

Try n add a VHO all blue reef brite strip maybe. thats the best of both worlds if you ask me. Color benefits of the blue led spectrum growth of the halide.