AI Prime vs Hydra?

Patrick M Bodega Aquatics · May 10, 2021

Hello! I am looking to set up my first 80g aquarium that is roughly 48x20. I was wondering for the price difference if Aquailluminations Hydra or Prime lights would be better for a thank that would be housing beginner corals. Thanks!

mdrieder · May 10, 2021

I would get a few primes over multiple Hydras, this will allow you to spread out all the led pucks evenly.

ZoWhat · May 10, 2021

Look at Noopysche K7 Pro II

temple2101 · May 10, 2021

mdrieder said:
I would get a few primes over multiple Hydras, this will allow you to spread out all the led pucks evenly.

Agreed. I thought about this for quite a while myself and went with 2 primes over a 50 lagoon vs. 1 Hydra. Worked very well on their own, though I did ultimately upgrade to a T5 hybrid. I now use the primes with the T5s and it’s a great combo.

Patrick M Bodega Aquatics · May 11, 2021

How many Primes do you think I'd have to use on a 80g?

Duffer · May 11, 2021

just to give you some info, i have a 100 gallon tank that is 48" wide. I have 2 26hds and 1 prime on the tank.

Frogspon · May 11, 2021

zoa what said:
Look at Noopysche K7 Pro II

OP do not look at Noopysche.

Pay the lil extra for AI Primes so you can spread them out more evenly.

Barnabie Mejia · May 20, 2021

I am thinking of going a similar route. I currently have 2 primes on my 75g with T5s, and I am going to be adding 2 hydras and leaving the 2 primes on the tank as well to get a good overlapping spread on the tank. I hope it works out they way I think it will in my head. I am going to put the 2 hydras inside and the 2 primes on the ends of the tank....