XR15 Pro or Hydra 26 HD's?

[Jimbo662]

Need some advise...in the middle of building a new LPS tank. Dimensions are 36" x 24" x 12". Plan was for it to be a look down style tank. My initial plan was to use a 6 bulb T5 but just realized that's going to defeat the purpose of a look down tank. I've had a 3rd gen XR15 before and really liked it. I can't decide which of these two or if both would work equally well...especially since the hydra's are $50 less expensive.

Thoughts / opinions?

 

[Highgrade]

XR15 Gen4.

 

[Jimbo662]

XR15 Gen4.

Do you have any experience with the Hydra's?

 

[Highgrade]

Do you have any experience with the Hydra's?

I've not had any personally. But I have fellow reefer friends that do. The nice thing about the AI is the wireless. Overall my buddy's prefer their Radions over their AI's. Seems mainly due to their experience with coral growth, coverage and aesthetic looks (fixture, mounts and spectrum of the light)

 

[Jimbo662]

I've not had any personally. But I have fellow refer friends that do. The nice thing about the AI is the wireless. Overall my buddy's prefer their Radions over their AI's. Seems mainly due to their experience with coral growth, coverage and aesthetic looks (fixture, mounts and spectrum of the light)

Thanks, yeah the one thing I didn't like about the Hydra's was the mount...it just looks so flimsy.

 

[Highgrade]

Thanks, yeah the one thing I didn't like about the Hydra's was the mount...it just looks so flimsy.

Seems a lot of the reviews on the Hydra mounts are pretty bad.

 

[GoVols]

XR15 Gen4.

+1
I don't like the Hydra's tight lenses for (led spread) and they have wifi issues out the ying yang.

 

[Jimbo662]

+1
I don't like the Hydra's tight lenses for (led spread) and they have wifi issues out the ying yang.

Thanks!

 

[GoVols]

Thanks!

Your Welcome!

 

[AntarcticIkeelu]

I would say go with the radion but given your tank dimensions, 1 xr 15 may not be enough. I currently have a 4 foot tank with 2 xr-30 pros on it and they just barely cover the tank. I will probably end up getting a 3rd light at some point in the future

 

[Jimbo662]

I just ordered two of the XR15s to make sure I've got good coverage.