AI Hydra 32HD vs Knock of X30 Blue Radions

[Mjp83]

Hi,
Got a RedSea Reefer 525XL mixed reef, with a few acros at the very top. Been running factory direct SBReef light 165W black boxes for the last 8 years with great success. App finally quit, and the lights have a few burned out or weak LEDs. Time for upgrade.
Budget is under $1000. Tank is 60”x22”x22”.
I can get 3 barely Hydra 32’s for $600 or I can order the X30 Blue Radion knock offs.

 

[Troylee]

Hydras are decent lights.. you would be able to get away with two reefi uno pros and it would rock your tank! Just mount them a little higher and use the wider angle lens as there par monsters.

 

[Mjp83]

Thanks I checked into them.
On the hydras the melting lense issue made me weary, so I ordered the X30 blues. Will see how they work out.

 

[jbird0420]

Thanks I checked into them.
On the hydras the melting lense issue made me weary, so I ordered the X30 blues. Will see how they work out.

How do you like the X30 blues so far?