What Lights for New Setup With Nyos Opus 300?

[rhpmiller]

I'm about to begin setup of my Nyos Opus G2 300 (36"L x 22"W x 21"H) and wanted to get some advice on lighting setup for the tank...

I'm upgrading from a 20g Red Sea Max Nano mixed reef setup that used the Red Sea LED 90--fine, but want better spread and less hot spots--and plan on having an SPS dominant tank.

I'm really down to considering 2 Radion XR 15s vs. 2 AI Hydra 32 HDs. The below visual is what I tried to map out with the AI Hydras, as far as coverage (yellow) and overlap (orange), and seem to have enough coverage and distance from the sides/front/back of the tank.

What i'm hoping to get some insight into is:
1) Would the proposed setup of 2 of each type of light, whichever brand I choose, be appropriate for a 3ft long SPS-dominant tank?

2) I've read all the threads about people providing pros/cons for both Radions and Hydras, but does it really matter? All other things consistent--nutrients, flow, etc.--you can succeed with SPS dominant with both, right?

3) Any other thoughts, items of notes, recos, etc. that you would share or suggest?

Really appreciate any thoughts, advice and guidance!

 

[TX_REEF]

I recommend you also check out:

kessil ap9x: https://amzn.to/42YnL0q

Reefi: https://www.reefi-lab.com/product-category/lighting/

 

[rhpmiller]

I recommend you also check out:

kessil ap9x: https://amzn.to/42YnL0q

Reefi: https://www.reefi-lab.com/product-category/lighting/

Thank you!

Where are you at in TX, if you don't mind me asking? Reason I'm setting up a new tank is that we're moving back to Austin after 8 years in NYC, and don't want to go through the hassle of trying to transport everything

 

[Finn450]

I just setup the Opus G2 300...Running the Ap9x inside a 24" Aquatic Life T5 fixture...lights the tank perfectly. SPS dominant.

 

[RoanokeReef]

Started setting up the same tank, 24" Aquatic Life fixture with 2 XR30 Radions Gen5. Also 3 OPUS tanks in the thread and no build threads ?

 

[Finn450]

Started setting up the same tank, 24" Aquatic Life fixture with 2 XR30 Radions Gen5. Also 3 OPUS tanks in the thread and no build threads ?

That's a nice lighting setup...I'm waiting on multiple issues with the tank to be answered and rectified before posting anything! I'm considering it a courtesy to Nyos.