Ai Hydra 32 for 50g

[kxnji]

Hi! I recently upgraded to a Waterbox 50.3 and was wondering if an Ai Hydra 32 would be a sufficient Light source? I’m planning on having a mixed aquarium with lots of sps, lps and soft corals. Will the Ai Hydra 32 have enough coverage for the corals to thrive? or should I go for two smaller lights (Ai Prime 16)?
Thanks!

 

[SPS2020]

I'm overkill and would go for two 32HDs, if you are planning on any Acros in the future. FWIW, I have four 32HD's and four T5's over my 100g (48").

 

[Hats_]

Agree, 1 hydra32 wont have enough spread, youd be better off getting 2 primes than 1 hydra32. 3 primes or 2 hydra32s is ideal

 

[iamacat]

I have a 75g IM but the same 35.4”

I have 3 Hydra 32

 

[nereefpat]

3 feet is tough to light with a single LED fixture, unless it's a big panel like a Reefbreeders Photon.

 

[shakacuz]

i have 2 hydra 32hd's + reefbrite kits on both over my 40B.

 

[Hooz]

I have a JBJ 65g AiO, which is roughly the same dimensions as your Waterbox. I have three Hydra 26HDs. Three Primes would probably do it for most people (two for a softie/LPS tank), but I have some high end SPS going in this tank, so I figured more is better. I can always turn them down, but more lights means less shadowing.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

I vote two Noo-Psyche k 7 pros. Could get two for the price of one 32.

 

[kxnji]

Agree, 1 hydra32 wont have enough spread, youd be better off getting 2 primes than 1 hydra32. 3 primes or 2 hydra32s is ideal

You think two XR15’s would be the same as two Hydra’s?

 

[nereefpat]

You think two XR15’s would be the same as two Hydra’s?

They would be similar. Both are about 7" lights pulling about 100 watts.

 

[Hats_]

You think two XR15’s would be the same as two Hydra’s?

Looking at the specs i would assume so