XR15 Gen 4 Pro vs AI Hydra 32HD

[saahilrtrivedi]

I've been running two AI Vega lights on my Reefer 425XL for some time now, but they're starting to act up and I need a replacement.

Considering either 2 of the XR15 Gen 4 Pro or 2 of the AI Hydra 32HD
(Other option is to buy a couple more Vega units since they are likely very inexpensive and just continue with that light, but I think the improves spectrum from the additional colors of these new lights is something I'd like to have.

I have two main rock structures. One high structure with SPS and one high structure (table like) covered in Zoas. Both are the same height.
Some hammers/duncan/zoas on the sandbed.

There is a low rock in the middle of the tank on which I will put some bubble tip anemones

I currently have a light above each rock structure, with the middle lit up with overlap from the side of each light.
I would have the new lights be the same setup, and hope that the overlap of the light from either side island (lights are about 12 inches apart currently) would be sufficient for the anemones in the middle. Other option is 3x AI Prime 16 HD with on on each rock structure and one in the middle.

Thank you in advance for the input!

 

[A4edwin]

If you have been running the ai’s and they have been working for you I suggest buy the hydras.

 

[evoIX_Reefer]

I would not hesitate to go with radions over AIs but depends on your needs.