I need new lighting!!!

[ctello23]

Hey guys I'm fairly new on this forum, first time posting. So with that said I need your help, I have a Cadlight 50 Gallon Cube, I'm going for a mixed reef and have been running an AI Hydra. I'm looking to upgrade to either the Hydra 26 or 52. I'm not married to the idea. I was also contemplating on doing 2 of the AI Primes. Hopefully some of you are running these lights and can give me an idea of which work better or even suggest different LED lights. Thanks in advance!

 

[newtothis]

I think the prime would be under sized and would be inadequate for your tank. The 26 would be better to a certain degree, or even (2) 26 would be better option.

 

[ctello23]

That's what I was thinking about the Primes, [MENTION=5085]newtothis[/MENTION] have you had any experience with the 26's. Or would you recommend any other LED light?

 

[newtothis]

I have a 26, that I bought last year for my son nano. But since I upgrade his tank to a 60 cube, I feel it to smal, unless I get another. Basically the prime has (1) cluster of LEDS, 26 has (2) cluster, and the 52 has (4) clusters.

 

[ctello23]

Nice what kind of coral do you have in the tank and how's it doing?


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[newtothis]

Nice what kind of coral do you have in the tank and how's it doing?


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I don't know, I nvr got a chance to use it

 

[ctello23]

Do you still have the light?


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[ndrwater]

Do you still have the light?


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He's working on it, don't rush the man....





Don't take the wrong way, I know [MENTION=5085]newtothis[/MENTION] is setting up a new tank...

 

[newtothis]

Do you still have the light?


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Yes, I do still have....looking to sell the thing, since it's not be used or sufficient for my tank.

 

[ctello23]

How much do you want for it? And sorry wasn't trying to rush him haha.


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[ndrwater]

Yes, I do still have....looking to sell the thing, since it's not be used or sufficient for my tank.

Disregard everything I said.....

Sorry to c0ck block James....

 

[Smitty1782]

I have a 26 over my 50 cube... Mixed reef, Nems, LPS, softies and just recently ventured into the SPS game... Everything is looking good.

 

[ctello23]

[MENTION=4504]Smitty1782[/MENTION] Looks Nice how long have you been running the 26 for?


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[Smitty1782]

6-8 months or so? Im controlling it with the director. Cool little set up... Perfect light for this size tank in my opinion.

 

[ctello23]

How's the SPS doing?


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[Smitty1782]

I've had one frag for a couple weeks and the other frag i just got the other day... Both birdsnest which i believe are the least demanding... But so far so good.

 

[ctello23]

[MENTION=4504]Smitty1782[/MENTION] Nice do you have any pics? And what settings are your running it at. [MENTION=5085]newtothis[/MENTION] hooked me up with a 26 so I just set it up but I am still messing with the settings.


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[ctello23]

[MENTION=5085]newtothis[/MENTION] Thanks for the Hydra it looks and works great man!


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[Smitty1782]

Nice... Congrats on the new light... How are you controlling it?

 

[ctello23]

Thanks! Nice tank btw! I have the AI Controller but I am trying to see if I can find a Director. So far no luck/: