lpsouth1978
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So, I recently purchased a pair of Hydra 26 HD to put over my tank. These are replacing a couple of AI Prime HD. I already sold the Primes sand shipped them out today. The problem is that UPS keeps screwing up the delivery of my new lights. They were supposed to be here Thursday, but they "incorrectly sorted" my package. Since the light is already in Phoenix, I assumed it would be delivered today, so I shipped out my Primes this morning.Then UPS notified me that they once again "incorrectly sorted" my package, so now I have no idea when they are going to be delivered.
In the mean time, I ordered a couple of PAR38 bulbs to hold things over until my Hydra's arrive. Here are the lights I have over the tank right now:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0PF72P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Since the only corals I have are LPS, zoas, and mushrooms, I think these lights will be fine for them. However, I also have a Rainbow BTA and a green Haddoni Carpet. I am concerned that they will not do well under these for very long. I actually took the Primes of the tank yesterday so I could get them packaged and ready to ship. I have focused most of the light over the nems to try and get them as much light as possible.
How long do you think these will suffice before I start having problems? They seem like decent lights for the price and would probably work well over a smaller tank, but they are definitely inadequate for a 40b.
In the mean time, I ordered a couple of PAR38 bulbs to hold things over until my Hydra's arrive. Here are the lights I have over the tank right now:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0PF72P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Since the only corals I have are LPS, zoas, and mushrooms, I think these lights will be fine for them. However, I also have a Rainbow BTA and a green Haddoni Carpet. I am concerned that they will not do well under these for very long. I actually took the Primes of the tank yesterday so I could get them packaged and ready to ship. I have focused most of the light over the nems to try and get them as much light as possible.
How long do you think these will suffice before I start having problems? They seem like decent lights for the price and would probably work well over a smaller tank, but they are definitely inadequate for a 40b.
