AI prime HD vs hydra 26HD

[Fishrfriend]

hello All, I am a newbie. I have a 95 gal tank with lenght of 46 inch and depth of 20inch. I have softies and LPS. Wondering if 4 AI prime HD is enough or shld I switch to 2 Hydra 26 HD...Any feedback...

 

[joseserrano]

I think it’s pretty much the same, you can just spread/stagger the lights more effectively with the primes.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

I’m with Jose on this. If given the option I would run 4 primes for better spread throughout the tank


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[yorkie]

I used Hydra 26HD on mine, which is 36" and 20" deep and work very nice. In your case 4 of AI Prime are better than 2 of Hydra 26HD.

 

[BgFish]

I agree with above. I have a 90 gal bow front (48” long) I run 4 primes. Recently got the aquatic life hybrid and now run 4 primes and 4 t5 bulbs.

with old set up I was getting good PAR for softies and LPS. I’m hoping with new t5 I can start keeping more SPS.
The good thing about the primes over the hydra is you can spread them apart a bit to get more even coverage. I think the lighting is the same as they have the same pucks only different is hydra you can’t separate.
Hope this helps.
happy reefing!