Orphek natura vs Hydra 68

[ajlouis]

Having trouble and have been looking around online
I have a innovative marine Nuvo50 lagoon
the footprint is lagoon style I just can’t figure out what lighting would be best
Other users are saying run dual lights but I would like one to cover system,
What would be the better light ?

Display DIMS: Length 29.14” Width: 18.75” Height: 16.14”

Orphek natura Icon vs Hydra edge 68

Best would be radion xr30 (overkill)

 

[gcarroll]

Before I give a recommendation, what is your goal for this tank? What type of corals are you planning to keep?

 

[CBonito]

The orphek would be awesome. Just need to make sure you can hang it high enough over the tank.
I want to say something like 14-16 inches up. Anyone, correct me if I'm wrong.

You'll be able to keep anything you want under that light with room to grow.
I'm not a huge fan of the AI lights personally, but maybe someone has something to say about those.

I can guarantee you the Orphek is going to be awesome though.

 

[Arkayology]

It all depends on what you want to keep.

I have an Orphek Natura over my IM 50 ext and I like it. I would say that it gives good light for high demand corals in about a 24x24 space. The edges of the tank get considerably lower light, but it is enough for softies. It's an OK fixture. I like what it does for the price, but if I had to do it again I would probably buy an ATI Stration just because I don't want to have a fan running on the light.

 

[ajlouis]

Right now I just have softies
Once tank matures I would like to get into the sps game i know they need good par

 

[atoll]

I would go with the larger Atlantic icon if you want to go into SPS later..