Good reef light on a budget.
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You want to buy the full kit that comes with mount and controller, which is closer to $200 on sale. If you get a larger tank someday, the one controller will run multiple lights. Then you can buy additional units at the lower price point.
Both lights will grow SPS in a 29. If I remember correctly, the Hydra will have somewhat higher par, but I don’t think you will need either to run to full capacity in your tank. The Hydra has a really nice app and some more features. It’s up to you if that is worth the extra cash. You will be right about at your $450 spending cap for a Hydra and a mount.
I currently run a Prime on my Nuvo 20 and really like it, but will be putting two Noopscyche fixtures on my 40B build. I can do a pair of them for less than one Hydra.....
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Devaji
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while you are at it. I would just go with a 40br tank. IMHO one of the best back for your buck foot print out there. some petco are still doing there 1per gallon for black friday.cyber mon.
I think you will be alot happier with a 40BR . not that the 29 is a bad tank just more fish options and better scaping options.
I think you will be alot happier with a 40BR . not that the 29 is a bad tank just more fish options and better scaping options.
