Al Prime or Hydra 26 HD

[steve888]

Wondering if Al Prime is suitable for growing SPS in a Nuvo 40 Gallon tank (24x20x19)? I am trying to decided between Al Prime and Al Hydra 26 HD. There is $150 price difference between them.

I am planing to grow the following SPS:

Seriatopora (Bird of Paradise, Ponape Birdsnest, Red Birdsnest)
Monitpora Digitata
POCILLOPORA ( Green Damicornis )
Stylo

 

No acropora!

I would hope to go with Al Prime if possible since its only $200.

[thedon986]

Commented in the other thread but I would definitely go for the 26 HD. There was someone with a for sale listing here for $280. See if that is still available. I have two Primes that cover 36" but the tank is only 12" deep. I would say your tank is too deep and wide for 1. Max coverage with decent light output is 18" for one.