Lighting opinions for sps

[Robertellis30]

So I’m gathering a list of items for my next build (Red Sea xl200.) want some opinions.

My plan is a hybrid set it with 24in t5. Just need to decide to go with 2 AI prime 16hd or 1 hydra 32hd?

I would like to stick to AI platform. Cuz I’m kind of brand loyal and like everything to match. Haha. Also love the user friendliness of your app.

 

[reefwiser]

I would go with the two to give you a more even balance.

 

[Robertellis30]

Thanks for input!

 

[RobW]

I agree that you can get better spread of light that way. If you use the 32 you might concentrate it more in the center and not get as much outside. But you said you are using a combination of T5 as well? That should get rid of dark spots fairly well. What type of bulbs or mix of bulbs were you thinking for the T5's?

 

[Robertellis30]

The aquatic life hybrid give you a 4 bulb option. I was thinking 2 blue+, 1 coral+ and 1 purple+. But I have no idea what those 3 would look like.

I know most t5 reefers use mostly blue+.

 

[RobW]

The aquatic life hybrid give you a 4 bulb option. I was thinking 2 blue+, 1 coral+ and 1 purple+. But I have no idea what those 3 would look like.

I know most t5 reefers use mostly blue+.

Mix it up. Try and see what you like or what gives you the best results. Should look pretty good either way with the tuneability of the primes