AI 32 HD + T5 hybrid or Orphek

[Reefguy13]

I am buying a waterbox 130.4 and it comes with two new hydra 32s and I was thinking of getting a t5 hybrid to go with it but also considering an orphek atlantik g4 v2. Curious what the thoughts are. I would be keeping a mixed reef leaning more towards sps so probably 75% sps

 

[Viking_Reefing]

Go with the hybrid. T5’s can’t be beat and the combination of T5’s and leds balances out each other’s weaknesses.

 

[Oldreefer44]

Have had both of the above and either one would work well. IMO, the combo gives you better blending and the Orpheks more of an ability to adjust the programming. I have found that the best of both worlds is the ATI Straton. After 3 months I am still having a hard time keeping up with the demand for Alk and Ca due to the increased coral demand. Also the color blending is very similar to what you get with a t5 Led combo. Problem is finding them.