Xr30 vs T5 hybrid

[Kruss7]

Hey, so I have a 20x20x20 inch cube. Looking to upgrade my lighting.

Mixed reef but mostly Acros

I’m stuck between adding a single xr30 blue gen 5

or

a 24” t5 hybrid with a xr15 blue gen 5

I’m worried about light spill with the t5 as my tank is smaller that the fixture, but I could always add a hood to minimize this. I’m thinking this will benefit my acros due to less shading. Going with the Gen 5 because I can get them extremely cheap right now.

Let me know what you think.

 

[blaxsun]

XR15 Blue Gen 5 is all you'll need for a 20" cube.

 

[Acroporaguy]

Definitely integrate T5, the spectrum and spread is unmatched for acros. I am running a t5 hybrid along with a g5 xr30 on my 24"x24"x12" tank. Spread is superb.