Lighting help

[rskpixel]

Hi, 

I am setting up 5ftx 2ft x 2ft, I have plans to choose AI Hydra 52, kindly suggest the no of units needed for my tank setup, and I have planned to stock corals and fish

 

Also suggest me if any cheaper choice for lighting other that Hydra

 

Thanks in advance

RSK

[Solo77]

Hi, 
I am setting up 5ftx 2ft x 2ft, I have plans to choose AI Hydra 52, kindly suggest the no of units needed for my tank setup, and I have planned to stock corals and fish
 
Also suggest me if any cheaper choice for lighting other that Hydra
 
Thanks in advance
RSK

What type of corals, for non sps, 2 units are likely enough. For sps, maybe 3 units.

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[VanquishJ]

Hi, 
I am setting up 5ftx 2ft x 2ft, I have plans to choose AI Hydra 52, kindly suggest the no of units needed for my tank setup, and I have planned to stock corals and fish
 
Also suggest me if any cheaper choice for lighting other that Hydra
 
Thanks in advance
RSK

Depending on Budget I Guess.
Maxspect would be good too.
Below $1k but all lights controlled together. Can’t do too advance light control.
Only 4 basic lighting channels.
If you are a season reefer who wants complete control, go ai I Guess. If same as me, just want to enjoy, Budget a little and they can grow can le, go maxspect ba.

End of the day is, how much you plan to spend and you plan to hang on celling or just place on top of your tank.
Don’t take my word for it. I’m new too. I just Google and read what other people discuss.


FYI. Poll was in 2013


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[dr evil]

come and try and look at the Maxspect Ethereals....

[harvin6]

Dont go cheap on lights  you are bound to upgrade in future. Save some money and get those Radions or hydra you wont go wrong.