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gyannakoul
03/11/2015, 11:29 PM
Hello everyone....I have a 46 gallon bow front aquarium with dimensions 36 inches long, 12-18 inches wide (wider in the middle as it is a bow front) and about 18 inches high. I am stuck between the following three light choices:

a) 1 Maxspect razor R420R 160 Watt 27" or
b) 1 or 2 Kessil 160W or
c) 1 or 2 Kessil A360W or
d) 1 or 2 AI Hydra 26

My goal is to grow both LPS and SPS corals (with an emphasis on SPS). Does anyone have any experience with these kinds of lights. I would greatly appreciate the feedback as I am just getting my tank set up and want to start on the right foot. I appreciate any feedback

gldnegle76
03/12/2015, 08:35 AM
I have two Hydra 26's mounted perpendicular to the front, one on either side of the center brace. They are mounted on the standard rail system with the newer taller legs at about 7" above water line. Complete coverage of tank. Am very pleased.

Original DMx
03/13/2015, 10:45 AM
My brother went with a kessil 150 on his 40 and it doesn't do as well as a 250w halide.