Radion vs Hydra 52 HD

cap11885 · 02/21/2019, 09:52 AM

I'm buying my lights today. i was planning on getting two Hydra 52HD's to cover my 250 DD (3x5) tank. Any reason i should change my mind and get a Radion setup?

cap11885 · 02/21/2019, 11:21 AM

anyone every have one or both and prefer one over the other.

cap11885 · 02/21/2019, 01:35 PM

sounds like Hydra 52 HD's for the win then

dkeller_nc · 02/21/2019, 06:05 PM

Well, if you haven't pulled the trigger, you might want to watch BRS's deep dive into reef tank lighting. It's geared towards an SPS tank, but regardless of the type of tank you're setting up (except for fish-only), it's extremely informative.

One thing they'll suggest right off of the bat is that the right intensity with almost all LED fixtures is easily achievable. Proper spread to prevent shadowing and abnormal growth is a bit harder, and more expensive.

02/21/2019, 09:52 AM	#1
cap11885 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 278	Radion vs Hydra 52 HD I'm buying my lights today. i was planning on getting two Hydra 52HD's to cover my 250 DD (3x5) tank. Any reason i should change my mind and get a Radion setup? __________________ 250dd, icecap 48xl sump, skimmer, 4 koralia pumps w/controller, 2x hydra 52HD, Apex controller. Oldest fish 14 years. Current Tank Info: 250 mixed

02/21/2019, 11:21 AM	#2
cap11885 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 278	anyone every have one or both and prefer one over the other. __________________ 250dd, icecap 48xl sump, skimmer, 4 koralia pumps w/controller, 2x hydra 52HD, Apex controller. Oldest fish 14 years. Current Tank Info: 250 mixed

02/21/2019, 01:35 PM	#3
cap11885 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 278	sounds like Hydra 52 HD's for the win then __________________ 250dd, icecap 48xl sump, skimmer, 4 koralia pumps w/controller, 2x hydra 52HD, Apex controller. Oldest fish 14 years. Current Tank Info: 250 mixed

02/21/2019, 06:05 PM	#4
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	Well, if you haven't pulled the trigger, you might want to watch BRS's deep dive into reef tank lighting. It's geared towards an SPS tank, but regardless of the type of tank you're setting up (except for fish-only), it's extremely informative. One thing they'll suggest right off of the bat is that the right intensity with almost all LED fixtures is easily achievable. Proper spread to prevent shadowing and abnormal growth is a bit harder, and more expensive.