Red Sea 350 Hydra 26 HDs or a different light?

[Gil149]

Looking at buying a Red Sea 350 and trying to find the best light for the build. I want to handle SPS and Anemones. I looked at the deluxe that comes with the 2 hydra 26 HDs. I am wondering if there is a better light or if these are great for the price. Thoughts?

 

[Brew12]

Looking at buying a Red Sea 350 and trying to find the best light for the build. I want to handle SPS and Anemones. I looked at the deluxe that comes with the 2 hydra 26 HDs. I am wondering if there is a better light or if these are great for the price. Thoughts?

Nothing wrong with those lights at all. They will grow SPS just fine.

 

[Gil149]

Nothing wrong with those lights at all. They will grow SPS just fine.

But for th price point are they the best? They seem to add about $700 to the price of the Red Sea 350, basically stepping up to the deluxe. I could get the A700 for that. Is it the best light for the money I guess is the question.

 

[flowflezy]

I have the same tank and went with two Radion Xr 15s and love it. We’ll spread over the whole tank. Grows everything

 

[Brew12]

But for th price point are they the best? They seem to add about $700 to the price of the Red Sea 350, basically stepping up to the deluxe. I could get the A700 for that. Is it the best light for the money I guess is the question.

Best light is very subjective. Once you get into the higher end, it tends to be more about form factor and features. The A700 in this case is a larger single light so the 2 AI's would provide better spread. The A700 would provide more PAR under the light. Not sure you can go wrong either way.