Hydra 26HD VS Radion Gen 4

[Travis Stewart]

Thoughts on the two lights? Anyone compare or have used both? Color of corals between the two??

 

[Phelipe's Ocean]

I think biggest difference is wattage in my opinion both use the same 2 puck design so that would be my guess. Im aware that a ton of people love radions but I have had much better growth with the hydra 26’s and 52’s. Im not sure if this is because there is less shading since hydras use more pucks but that has been my experience. Color wise they are both very good but I would say radion takes the win with overall asthetics the shimmer is great. Speaking of hydras, here is a tank that really impressed me today, 6 feet long lit with 8 hydra 52’s

 

[Travis Stewart]

I think biggest difference is wattage in my opinion both use the same 2 puck design so that would be my guess. Im aware that a ton of people love radions but I have had much better growth with the hydra 26’s and 52’s. Im not sure if this is because there is less shading since hydras use more pucks but that has been my experience. Color wise they are both very good but I would say radion takes the win with overall asthetics the shimmer is great. Speaking of hydras, here is a tank that really impressed me today, 6 feet long lit with 8 hydra 52’s

Looks awesome just wondering what I’m missing out on. Running hydra currently myself.

 

[GoVols]

Looks awesome just wondering what I’m missing out on. Running hydra currently myself.

To me lighting is just one piece to the puzzle.

Being able to feed an reef (while keeping your phos and nitrates in check) helps a lot too.

 

[Phelipe's Ocean]

I know radion users are gonna bash me but I really don’t think your missing out on anything. A lot of companies use them because they are sponsored by them. I respect boom corals a lot for not jumping on the follow train being sponsored by radions.instead he uses different lighting systems that he has good success with.

 

[Jim Bertone]

They are both very good. Running Hydra52s in a 30 breeder and Radions Gen4 on the display. The blues are better with the Radions, but use more power. It's a trade off on features and colors. Cost certainly is a consideration.

 

[GoVols]

They are both very good. Running Hydra52s in a 30 breeder and Radions Gen4 on the display. The blues are better with the Radions, but use more power. It's a trade off on features and colors. Cost certainly is a consideration.

Jim,
Thanks for your incite.

 

[Phelipe's Ocean]

To me lighting is just one piece to the puzzle.

Being able to feed an reef (while keeping your phos and nitrates in check) helps a lot too.

Yes I am starting to see that now, I have realized lately the lighting debate is almost like placing a group of people in a room and fighting over what is the best phone its something that they will never decide on. There is success with just about every single lighting system in this hobby and stunning displays to back it up.

 

[Travis Stewart]

They are both very good. Running Hydra52s in a 30 breeder and Radions Gen4 on the display. The blues are better with the Radions, but use more power. It's a trade off on features and colors. Cost certainly is a consideration.

Jim- do you have a lighting schedule I can browse at?

 

[Travis Stewart]

Actually, anyone else please share your hydra lighting schedule and let me know your input. Thanks in advance.

 

[Travis Stewart]

That means you too @GoVols

 

[jsker]

Yes I am starting to see that now, I have realized lately the lighting debate is almost like placing a group of people in a room and fighting over what is the best phone its something that they will never decide on. There is success with just about every single lighting system in this hobby and stunning displays to back it up.

;Hilarious;Hilarious

 

[jsker]

 

[Travis Stewart]

I’m using this you sent me in the past!

 

[GoVols]

I’m using this you sent me in the past!

.... ;Hilarious

 

[jsker]

I’m using this you sent me in the past!

;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

 

[Mattrg02]

Radions look a lot sleeker, have better lens/diffuser. They also cost a lot more than hydra. I’ve got two hydra26hd over my Red Sea reefer 170 and my acroporas are growing.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Is this a downloadable schedule? I wouldnt mind giving it a shot.

 

[jsker]

Is this a downloadable schedule? I wouldnt mind giving it a shot.

Yes sir
Link

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Yes sir
Link

Sweet! Thank you!