60 gal cube lighting.

[Jorge Linares]

Hi folks,
I'm upgrading to a 60 gal 24" cube and have one Hydra26 HD. I plane to have mostly SPS but will have some mixed coral. Is one enough and what is the recommended height?
Thanks

 

[brett_schn]

I would run 2 running at 12”
with the 24” sps ab+ settings a

 

[Jorge Linares]

I would run 2 running at 12”
with the 24” sps ab+ settings a

Thanks. What's that last part "ab+ settings a"

 

[brett_schn]

Thanks. What's that last part "ab+ settings a"

It’s a setting for the ai lights. I messed up the spelling though. I’ll get u a download link for it. I would use the 12” version actually. And make sure u acclimate ur corals at 30% peak tho

 

[brett_schn]

Thanks. What's that last part "ab+ settings a"

I’ll find it for u when I get the chance

 

[Jorge Linares]

Sweet thanks.

 

[Jayp5117]

Yup need 2 that's why I didn't go with that light for mine

 

[Jorge Linares]

Yup need 2 that's why I didn't go with that light for mine

What did you end up doing?

 

[Jayp5117]

I bought a corona by rapid led but it might be going back I found a new light I love made by reef led light

 

[Manny'sReef]

I have an identical set up and I recently bought the new Radion XR15 Gen4 and absolutely love it. The mount puts it at the perfect height and my corals love it. There are so many settings, or you can just use their templates. You can make changes (not that you probably need to) from anywhere if you get a ReefLink. EcoTech is outstanding in everything they do.

 

[Stpeteshawn]

I like my Hydra52Hd over my 60 cube. Was night and day upgrade from the g3 xr15pro.

 

[Bmasculine]

I’m using one hydra 26 Hd with the aquatic life 24” T-5 fixture. In the process of building my 60 gal cube. So can’t say how it works yet but seems promising.