Hydra 26 vs Kessil 360W - SPS Dominant

[Hentz]

Looking to possibly go full LED on my SPS dominated tank.
My focus would be solely LED, no supplement.

My tank is 36x19x20 and my aquascape is only 24" long.

Kessil attracts me with the shimmer as well as the spectrum is already programmed in, I'd just choose temperature and intensity. Also apex ready.

AI Hydra 26 attracts me with the multiple colors, wifi ready out of the box and able to control from my smartphone already. Also the cheaper price, which is always attractive lol

Both are proven lights, I've seen more hydra SPS success tanks more than Kessil.

So here's my question... I would need absolutely 2 fixtures.
Which would be best in your opinion? Also, I would highly prefer people with experience with these lights!

Please no "MH are way better" "T5 is the only way to go".
LED talk only

 

[luke5694]

IMO you would need to supplement the kessils with t5 or MH lighting for a healthy sps dominant tank. I have 2 A360we's on my 80 gallon and the shadows are pretty intense.

Can't say anything bout the AI Hydra's though.

 

[nbagnardi]

i currently have 3 kessil 360's on a 5 foot by 20" deep tank and keep the kessils about 8 inches above the water. keeping SPS anywhere except high up and directly under has been an issue except when it comes to montipora, they seem to thrive wherever they get hit with light. that being said i run a very clean system when it comes to everything but nitrates, they've settled around 10. if you haven't bought anything yet, go with kessil 360N, they don't have as much of a spread but penetrate deeper. on the other hand, if you're trying to save some money... i just so happen to have 3 kessil 360WE's up for sale (goosenecks and 90 degree adapters included. original boxes and receipts 6 months old, only ran for 5) lol