I'm about to begin setup of my Nyos Opus G2 300 (36"L x 22"W x 21"H) and wanted to get some advice on lighting setup for the tank...
I'm upgrading from a 20g Red Sea Max Nano mixed reef setup that used the Red Sea LED 90--fine, but want better spread and less hot spots--and plan on having an SPS dominant tank.
I'm really down to considering 2 Radion XR 15s vs. 2 AI Hydra 32 HDs. The below visual is what I tried to map out with the AI Hydras, as far as coverage (yellow) and overlap (orange), and seem to have enough coverage and distance from the sides/front/back of the tank.
What i'm hoping to get some insight into is:
1) Would the proposed setup of 2 of each type of light, whichever brand I choose, be appropriate for a 3ft long SPS-dominant tank?
2) I've read all the threads about people providing pros/cons for both Radions and Hydras, but does it really matter? All other things consistent--nutrients, flow, etc.--you can succeed with SPS dominant with both, right?
3) Any other thoughts, items of notes, recos, etc. that you would share or suggest?
Really appreciate any thoughts, advice and guidance!
I'm upgrading from a 20g Red Sea Max Nano mixed reef setup that used the Red Sea LED 90--fine, but want better spread and less hot spots--and plan on having an SPS dominant tank.
I'm really down to considering 2 Radion XR 15s vs. 2 AI Hydra 32 HDs. The below visual is what I tried to map out with the AI Hydras, as far as coverage (yellow) and overlap (orange), and seem to have enough coverage and distance from the sides/front/back of the tank.
What i'm hoping to get some insight into is:
1) Would the proposed setup of 2 of each type of light, whichever brand I choose, be appropriate for a 3ft long SPS-dominant tank?
2) I've read all the threads about people providing pros/cons for both Radions and Hydras, but does it really matter? All other things consistent--nutrients, flow, etc.--you can succeed with SPS dominant with both, right?
3) Any other thoughts, items of notes, recos, etc. that you would share or suggest?
Really appreciate any thoughts, advice and guidance!
Last edited: