Third AI Hydra 26HD - overkill or must have?

[Butuz]

Guys, since I now have 7 high end sps’ (and hopefully growing the collection), I am thinking about adding a third AI Hydra 26HD for my RSR 250. Placing it right in the middle. Thoughts? Can it do more harm than good? I can’t move the other two further to each side since I have a custom cover, so there may be more intense light right down the middle. Lmk please what you think. If 3 lights is OK, I will pull the trigger. Here is a full tank shot showing light placement. Additional details are under the build thread below.

Also, I can’t seem to find the original Red Sea swing mount that they came with, everywhere online they sell a different type of a mount. Where do I find the bracket/mount that comes with Reefer Deluxe set? Many thanks.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Two is fine if the intensity is set correctly.

 

[Butuz]

I have modified the Saxby setting, here is mine. Lmk please what you think.

 

[McFly]

I would rent or buy a PAR meter first to see where you are. The way the scape is setup, 2 lights is probably perfect.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I have modified the Saxby setting, here is mine. Lmk please what you think.

That’s probably fine.
A lux or par meter would help.
I’d look for 20,000 lux (300 ish par ) at the top of the tank at the peak.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Do you have diffusers or something on your 26’s. They look a little different. I think those Red Sea mounts are proprietary products. I bet you can only get them from Red Sea.

 

[Butuz]

Do you have diffusers or something on your 26’s. They look a little different. I think those Red Sea mounts are proprietary products. I bet you can only get them from Red Sea.

Yes, I have diffusers from 3dreefing. They work really well.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Yes, I have diffusers from 3dreefing. They work really well.

Hmmm