AI Prime HD+ for 50G cube

Saltlife2 · 10/17/2016, 12:35 PM

Purchased my latest setup a few weeks ago. It's a 50g SCA cube with everything except a heater and a light setup. I planned on using my AI Prime HD+ from my 10g nano but have gotten mixed reviews in regards to its ability to provide enough for coral growth. I called the manufacturer and he said for the 50g it would be perfect. Any thoughts on this?

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nmotz · 10/17/2016, 02:15 PM

You would probably be better off with two IMO. The intensity would be ok, but you need greater coverage of light. There would be quite a few shadows with just one over the tank.

scar79 · 10/17/2016, 05:06 PM

You can definitely get away with one, but will be a lot happier with the coverage of two

10/17/2016, 12:35 PM	#1
Saltlife2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cleburne TX Posts: 12	AI Prime HD+ for 50G cube Purchased my latest setup a few weeks ago. It's a 50g SCA cube with everything except a heater and a light setup. I planned on using my AI Prime HD+ from my 10g nano but have gotten mixed reviews in regards to its ability to provide enough for coral growth. I called the manufacturer and he said for the 50g it would be perfect. Any thoughts on this? IMG_1843.jpg

10/17/2016, 02:15 PM	#2
nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,433	You would probably be better off with two IMO. The intensity would be ok, but you need greater coverage of light. There would be quite a few shadows with just one over the tank. __________________ Mantis shrimp are the best! Current Tank Info: 20L Peacock mantis shrimp tank

10/17/2016, 05:06 PM	#3
scar79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southwestern CT Posts: 534	You can definitely get away with one, but will be a lot happier with the coverage of two