Reefbrite xho vs Hydra 32hd vs XR15

Suji · 02/07/2021, 07:05 PM

Hi my tank is 48x11x8 inches.
8 inch height shallow tank and only 11inches front to back.

I went to lfs to buy Hydra 32 or XR15 but he told me i will have light spill everywhere which I did when I tried my hydra 52 before i sold it. Xr15 spread is 20x30 so this would spill i assume?

He then showed me REEFBRITE XHO Actinic blue on his tank and said for my tank it would be the only light and it will grow anything aince my tank is shallow and i will have good par everywhere?

Mostly LPS and few SPS

Please advise

Imaexpat2 · 02/07/2021, 10:49 PM

If it were me....and its not, here is the route I would go and why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSPqkrGfXjk

Suji · 02/08/2021, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imaexpat2

If it were me....and its not, here is the route I would go and why.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSPqkrGfXjk

If i can do that i wik but i csnt my tank is only 10inch front to back

Imaexpat2 · 02/08/2021, 02:12 PM

Okay I am seriously confused now....

If your tank is only 10 inches from front to back and a Reefbrite XHO Actinic is only 48 x 1.8 x 1.1 inches...why would this not be a option especially if used with the 5 position 18 US dollar dimmer switch? On a tank 10 inches from front to back should leave you with 8.2 inches of extra space after the light strip has been installed.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/blue-x...eef-brite.html

Imaexpat2 · 02/08/2021, 02:21 PM

In fact because your tank is so shallow I wouldnt use an AXO light strip, I would default to 1 or perhaps 2 (depending on what critters your keeping although that might be over kill) Lumi Lite Pro from Reefbrite would be a much better option to a XHO series light.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/actin...eef-brite.html

Suji · 02/08/2021, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imaexpat2

Okay I am seriously confused now....

If your tank is only 10 inches from front to back and a Reefbrite XHO Actinic is only 48 x 1.8 x 1.1 inches...why would this not be a option especially if used with the 5 position 18 US dollar dimmer switch? On a tank 10 inches from front to back should leave you with 8.2 inches of extra space after the light strip has been installed.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/blue-x...eef-brite.html

Because it will be too much par using multiple like on brs and raising it would causs light bleed. Will just 1 grow lps??

Suji · 02/08/2021, 04:30 PM

I bit the bullet and went with 2 XR15 incase of future upgrade!

Imaexpat2 · 02/08/2021, 07:27 PM

Cool! Good luck to you. Please do stop by and give us an update later on after you have had a chance to use it over a period of time and let us know how you like it.

Suji · 02/08/2021, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Imaexpat2

Cool! Good luck to you. Please do stop by and give us an update later on after you have had a chance to use it over a period of time and let us know how you like it.

What sold me is the spread i can have it at 8" vs hydras at 14" and have the same spread. Plus can easily sell it in the future holds its value vs cheap lights

02/07/2021, 10:49 PM	#2
Imaexpat2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chagos Arch. Posts: 474	If it were me....and its not, here is the route I would go and why. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSPqkrGfXjk

02/08/2021, 02:12 PM	#4
Imaexpat2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chagos Arch. Posts: 474	Okay I am seriously confused now.... If your tank is only 10 inches from front to back and a Reefbrite XHO Actinic is only 48 x 1.8 x 1.1 inches...why would this not be a option especially if used with the 5 position 18 US dollar dimmer switch? On a tank 10 inches from front to back should leave you with 8.2 inches of extra space after the light strip has been installed. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/blue-x...eef-brite.html

02/08/2021, 02:21 PM	#5
Imaexpat2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chagos Arch. Posts: 474	In fact because your tank is so shallow I wouldnt use an AXO light strip, I would default to 1 or perhaps 2 (depending on what critters your keeping although that might be over kill) Lumi Lite Pro from Reefbrite would be a much better option to a XHO series light. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/actin...eef-brite.html

02/08/2021, 04:30 PM	#7
Suji Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 54	I bit the bullet and went with 2 XR15 incase of future upgrade!

02/08/2021, 07:27 PM	#8
Imaexpat2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chagos Arch. Posts: 474	Cool! Good luck to you. Please do stop by and give us an update later on after you have had a chance to use it over a period of time and let us know how you like it.