SPS Coverage with 48" Hybrid with 3 Hyrda 26 HD's?

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I'm currently running an 8x48 ATI over my new lowboy, but the heat isn't going to work in my 100 sqft space. I already have 3 NIB Hydra 26 HD's and I'm contemplating putting them in a 48" AquaticLife T5 hybrid. Just not sure if that's enough for wall to wall SPS (48x24x10). I'm welcome to thoughts, ideas, and experiences...

@FarmerTy, you run something similar but with XR15s right? You have any insight you'd like to share? How long are you running your T5s?


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I'm currently running an 8x48 ATI over my new lowboy, but the heat isn't going to work in my 100 sqft space. I already have 3 NIB Hydra 26 HD's and I'm contemplating putting them in a 48" AquaticLife T5 hybrid. Just not sure if that's enough for wall to wall SPS (48x24x10). I'm welcome to thoughts, ideas, and experiences...

@FarmerTy, you run something similar but with XR15s right? You have any insight you'd like to share? How long are you running your T5s?


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1582213830456.png
Hey bud,

I run 3 XR15s on one low boy and they work well enough. I’m actually adding one more this week and I think that would be ideal for light loving acros. T5s run 8 hrs.
 
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Hey bud,

I run 3 XR15s on one low boy and they work well enough. I’m actually adding one more this week and I think that would be ideal for light loving acros. T5s run 8 hrs.
Thanks. I’ll give it a go with 3 for now... maybe I’ll find a 4th Hydra down the road now that they’ve been replaced with the 32s.
 

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