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    Posted: October 23 2015 at 11:00am
Im looking to buy two of the new Hydra 52 HD lights to put over my new 100 gallon SC Aquarium starfire tank (48 x 20 x 24).  I was curious if any one has experience with the Hydra 52's or owns them currently.  Is two enough for this tank?  Should I put the lights in line with the tank length or perpendicular to it?  How is SPS coral growth/color and any issues with shadowing?  Id love to come look at a tank if possible.

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2 is fine. I run 5 over my 30 x 60 x 30
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I would personally hang them perpendicular to the tank. I have mine hung this way. I think two would technically cover it. You might notice a tiny bit of shadows in the outskirts. You could always start with 2 and add the third if you needed. I have six that cover an area that is 72" by 48". 
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This is how I have mine hanging:
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Mine are that way as well.
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Nice tank dion! Love your raised canopy! I noticed your tank is 30" wide where mine is only 20". Would you still run them like yours knowing that? I'm a bit worried that I would have a dim area in the middle (unless I go with 3 which isn't in the budget right now). But on the other hand running them in line may cause some front to back shadowing, that's why I am asking which would be better. Thanks for you replies!!!
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Running them in line should be perfect. Realistically unless your looking at your tank from front and back your lights will be a tad forward to hit the sand bed. The back is typically higher and needs less light.
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Good point! Thanks Dion! I'll plan on doing that.
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