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[JTHING2]

Hello,

I was wondering what lighting would best fit my reef tank. I have a 29 gallon tank with LPS and softies. The tank measures 32.25"× 14.25" x 20.63". Im not sure if the AI prime 16HD, HYDRA 32 HD, or the Hydra 64HD?

Thanks in advance

 

[polyppal]

16 would provide enough light, but 32 turned down might be better spread for your tank dimensions

 

[JTHING2]

16 would provide enough light, but 32 turned down might be better spread for your tank dimensions

Thank you! Would the 32 provide enough light for a few sps up top if I ever decided to go with some?

 

[polyppal]

Thank you! Would the 32 provide enough light for a few sps up top if I ever decided to go with some?

I’m sure a hydra 32 can grow SPS but the best way to know for sure is to rent a par meter. Guessing on SPS lighting is a big gamble

 

[JTHING2]

I’m sure a hydra 32 can grow SPS but the best way to know for sure is to rent a par meter. Guessing on SPS lighting is a big gamble

Ok, great! Yeah I think once I'm ready for sps I'll rent a par meter. I saw that brs rents them. Thanks for you're help!

 

[Shirak]

Thank you! Would the 32 provide enough light for a few sps up top if I ever decided to go with some?

I have the 26hd and it can grow acros toward the bottom of a 20" deep tank

 

[JTHING2]

I have the 26hd and it can grow acros toward the bottom of a 20" deep tank

That's amazing! Thanks! I kinda felt like the 32hd would be the perfect one but I wanted to be sure before buying a light. I've made the expensive error of buying LOTS of unnecessary/inadequate pieces with this tank and its getting really expensive to just experiment instead of asking you guys here with experience. Thanks alot!