AI LED recommendations for frag tank

drolmaeye

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I am planning on setting up a small frag tank. Dimensions are 30" x 20" x 12" deep. I hope it will be a mixed tank with LPS (primarily) and some SPS in the brightest portion of the tank. I would like it to have a couple of different PAR zones.

*I will use AI LEDs. I currently have a single AI Hydra 32HD, what should I add:

1. Another Hydra 32HD?
2. A couple of Blades (21")?
3. Something else (or nothing at all)?

Also, because the tank is relatively shallow, I am thinking about mounting the lights a bit higher to make it easier to get in and out of the tank. Does this sound okay? Or is it better to keep the lights close and just move them out of the way when doing maintenance?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

*I currently have a Red Sea AIO with ReefLED 90s that I like, but I want to try a different brand to see how I like it. AI seems to strike a nice balance among reputation, price, and ease of use.
 

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2nd Hydra 32. Mount them as high as you want. But any light that spills outside of the tank footprint is just wasted.
 

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