Hydra 52"s good? 30X30

[Marksreef]

Im looking at one Hydra 52 HD for my 30x30X24 deep and considering the price of the 52's that it comes with everything. Used looks to be at $400-ish shipped so considering that too or should I just buck up and buy new with a fresh warrant?
Should I look at anything better in the price range? $400 used - $599 New?

 

[GoVols]

3o" x 3o": would be a tough coverage / from front to back / for one 52 hd

Lol!!
Love your avi... :)

 

[dantimdad]

You might want to consider two smaller fixtures unless you are going to centralize the reef structure

I am going to concentrate my 93 cube reef to a 22" x 22" area to allow swim room and make it easier to light.

 

[chefjpaul]

I'd personally go with x2 hyda 26's

I have a 52 over my 30x24x16 and its good, but thats it.

 

[GoVols]

I'd personally go with x2 hyda 26's

Same here

 

[Marksreef]

Oye. Double edge sword
2- 18X18 = 36X18 and still only an 18 $700
1. 24X24 $600

 

[Kampo]

i'm working on a similar tank. currently have a diy light simlar power to a hydra 52. kinda my first opinion is simlar to @dantimdad single light is tricky for full spread on these tanks. i'm prolly going to be going with a hybrid light to get good coverage, lots of shadows on my tank now. it looks great but need a bit more spread.

also noopsky is really looking like a solid budget option. 2 of them with controller might be a more economcial option to a 52

 

[dantimdad]

i'm working on a similar tank. currently have a diy light simlar power to a hydra 52. kinda my first opinion is simlar to @dantimdad single light is tricky for full spread on these tanks. i'm prolly going to be going with a hybrid light to get good coverage, lots of shadows on my tank now. it looks great but need a bit more spread.

also noopsky is really looking like a solid budget option. 2 of them with controller might be a more economcial option to a 52

Was going to say that. I am getting one of the K7s (should be here Wednesday) I may need another but I bet, until the SPS bug bites, it'll be plenty.

Have you seen the numbers compared to the hydra 26?

:)

 

[Kampo]

Was going to say that. I am getting one of the K7s (should be here Wednesday) I may need another but I bet, until the SPS bug bites, it'll be plenty.

Have you seen the numbers compared to the hydra 26?

:)

yeah I did see that post :) quite impressive. kinda regretting my diy light it looks really solid, but i'm committed now lol.

 

[dantimdad]

yeah I did see that post :) quite impressive. kinda regretting my diy light it looks really solid, but i'm committed now lol.

I hear ya!