LED lighting

[hondo898]

Hey guys, new to the hobby but looking forward to getting started. I just purchased a 60 cube. (24x24x24) and looking into lighting options. I am torn between AI and Ecotech. Currently trying to figure out if the Hydra 26HD or the Radion 15 PRO will cover the tank well. If need be I'd jump up to the Hydra 52. But seeing if any of you guys have any input first. Thanks in advance.

 

[jah-hoeva]

What do you plan on keeping in the tank? Nems, SPS, LPS, softies?

 

[hondo898]

Going to try a mixture. Try to set up zones high and low.

 

[Nixperience]

I think the new hydra 26HD will have a better spread and save you a few bucks. Both would be great though.

 

[dz6t]

Yes. The hydra HD has two led clusters and Radion 15 only has one.
No matter what the manufacture claims, led is point source light without a reflector like those used for t5 or MH to spread the light to a large area. So that more cluster in a led fixture will have better spread.


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[hondo898]

Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to go for a hydra26hd. See how that works out