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jason604
02-12-2015, 08:54 PM
Hey guys I'm looking to buy atleast 2 fixtures of either radions, hydra 52s, or evergrow IT series. Paid reef radiance for their lights already but been 3 weeks and still not shipped n they ignored my emails n my new tank is rdy very soon
davej
02-12-2015, 10:44 PM
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 (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=111598)
jason604
02-13-2015, 12:11 AM
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 (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=111598)

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
02-13-2015, 01:42 AM
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
02-13-2015, 02:31 AM
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
02-13-2015, 03:09 AM
How many hydras 26 is good enough for a 5ft tank?
Madreefer
02-13-2015, 03:56 AM
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
02-13-2015, 04:16 AM
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
02-13-2015, 08:33 PM
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.