Help me with my lights

[Miami Reef]

I have this super old Hydra 52’s non HD. They have been giving me a lot of problems with the remote and the connections from the lights.

I’m trying the update it but it’s stuck on update mode, anyway I’m done with these lights.
I need something new. What do you recommend me to get that won’t cost me so much. I need LED’s.

 

[Miami Reef]

I have 4 of the 52’s. You can see how some of the lights are working and some aren’t. It’s time for something new

 

[jurgenph]

tank size?
livestock?

J.

 

[Miami Reef]

tank size?
livestock?

J.

300 gallons. Mainly soft corals with about 3-4 small lps corals

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ai prime or Radion XR15

 

[jurgenph]

you could do 4 to 6 hydra 26hd's if you want to stick with AI.

J.

 

[Miami Reef]

How many Ai primes do I need? I was honestly expecting you guys to recommend hydra 52’s. Is that too much light for my tank?

 

[Miami Reef]

Here’s the tank

 

[Fudsey]

You could also look into the Orphek strips too.

 

[Brandon Smith]

Have you looked into Reef Breeders?

https://www.reefbreeders.com/product-category/photon_v2plus/

 

[jurgenph]

How many Ai primes do I need? I was honestly expecting you guys to recommend hydra 52’s. Is that too much light for my tank?

the new HD range puts out quite a lot of power.
for the type of corals you keep, the 26hd's are plenty. and you can spread them out for a more even coverage.
again, that is if you want to stick with AI.

i think you wanted something that cost less than the 52's

you could go for a few Kessils, but they aren't easy on the wallet either. and will require additional equipment to control them.


J.