T5 or AI Hydra 26

[Kingkold020]

I currently have a 20 gallon long with 2 Nicrew 30 watt lights on it. I’m not too sure whether they’re doing a good job though. My Florida Ricordea looks like it’s losing color in the center and I’m not sure if they happens naturally.It is fully open though. I was thinking about going with T5 but I wanted to know what you guys would reccomend. If I do go with t5 are there any fixtures that hang on the back of the aquarium?

 

[MONTANTK]

Since I’ve been in the hobby I have had all generations of the AI Prime, a Hydra 26, a Radion, and a 6 bulb tek light. I would take the T5s all day every day and maybe add a reefbrite supplement. That said if you’re not keeping any super demanding corals, two primes would definitely do that trick on a 20 long. I have had a lot of success keeping zoas and LPS with the primes

 

[Kingkold020]

Since I’ve been in the hobby I have had all generations of the AI Prime, a Hydra 26, a Radion, and a 6 bulb tek light. I would take the T5s all day every day and maybe add a reefbrite supplement. That said if you’re not keeping any super demanding corals, two primes would definitely do that trick on a 20 long. I have had a lot of success keeping zoas and LPS with the primes

what bulbs would you reccomend? Thank you.

 

[Hockey Stick]

I would highly recommend the aquatic life t5 hybrid. Have been seeing the best results with the t5 and radions

 

[MONTANTK]

what bulbs would you reccomend? Thank you.

It’s been a while since I’ve had a T5 but I used KZ bulbs and Geismann (probably spelled that wrong). ATI makes good bulbs as well. Unfortunately I don’t remember the combo but there are definitely plenty of other members who can steer you in the right direction with that

 

[Bpb]

I’d either do two AI primes or a 4 bulb 24” t5ho fixture. Whichever is cheaper for you

 

[X-37B]

Another option.
Take a look at OR3 light bars if your thinking led.
2 over your tank will be equal to 4 T5's.
A blue plus and reef day would do the job.

 

[Kingkold020]

Another option.
Take a look at OR3 light bars if your thinking led.
2 over your tank will be equal to 4 T5's.
A blue plus and reef day would do the job.

I’ll make sure to check them out!

 

[Kingkold020]

I’d either do two AI primes or a 4 bulb 24” t5ho fixture. Whichever is cheaper for you

Yea I’m thinking about going with ai primes the only problem is that it comes out to almost $500.

 

[X-37B]

Yea I’m thinking about going with ai primes the only problem is that it comes out to almost $500.

2 light bars are around $300.
Good bang for your buck.
They run 5 watt leds at 50%.
Worth checking out.