WTB radions, hydra 52, or ever grow IT series

[jason604]

Originally Posted by davej

I have a Hydra 26 mount and director available.
If 26 doesn't meet your needs mount and director will work with the 52.
Can save you some $.

FS: AI Hydra 26, EXT mount system and AI Director

Thx Dave but in gonna need hydra 52s for my siZe tank. I'm gonna hold off on the director for now as I'm not sure which leds I will get. I will pm u if u end up getting hydras =)

[RMC]

Looking at your build thread I see you're setting up a 5ft 110 gallon. I'm working on a tank close to the same size and decided to go with the AI Hyrdra 26s, as they offer good spread for shallower tanks (under +\-22"). From my understanding the 52's offer a higher intensity for deeper tanks. I ultimately decided on 26's for a more even lighting spread. I'm wondering if there is something I failed to consider?

[Madreefer]

For what it's worth, I have two Hydra 52s and two regular Hydras and I prefer the regular Hydra over the 52s. IME it's not worth the extra money.

[jason604]

How many hydras 26 is good enough for a 5ft tank?

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by jason604

How many hydras 26 is good enough for a 5ft tank?

Well my tank is 5' and if I would have went with the Hydra 26 than I would require 8 of them fixtures. I believe the Hydra52 is around $650 each and the regular Hydra is $399 each. Not sure how much the 26 is but best bang for your buck is the regular ones.

[davej]

A hydra 26 will cover 2' x 2' of bottom.
8 fixtures would be overkill to the max and then one step further!
3 would give you great coverage with nice overlap on a 5' tank
If you want to come check mine out we can fire it up and you can see for yourself

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by jason604

How many hydras 26 is good enough for a 5ft tank?

Personally I wouldnt put a nano tank light over your tank, you'll be diappointed and end up buying more anyways.