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Unread 09/26/2016, 02:54 PM   #4076
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Think I've finally found my sweet spot.
2x2x2 cube.
Hydra52 mounted 6" above water level.
SPS dominated on central structure.

UV 100%
Violet 100%
DB 100%
RB 100%
Green 43%
Red 10%
CW 43%

9 hours with 2hr ramps.
DB @ 5% on lunar
1% lightening @20%
5% cloud cover @ 20%


Would post pictures but everything comes out too purple on the phone camera


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Unread 09/29/2016, 06:02 PM   #4077
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I've read through a lot of this thread and still haven't quite found what I'm looking for. I just set up a 20 gallon long with a Hydra 26 mounted 6" AWL and have been playing around with the settings on it but am still not quite sure where I should have things at. It's a new tank with no corals yet.

Here's where I'm at:

UV 25%
V 60%
ROYAL 70%
BLUE 70%
GR 20%
RD 20%
W 33%

3.5 hr ramp on either side with 5 hr peak.

Any recommendations? WL to sand bed is only 10" so if anything I'm running the light too high.


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Unread 09/29/2016, 06:16 PM   #4078
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I've read through a lot of this thread and still haven't quite found what I'm looking for. I just set up a 20 gallon long with a Hydra 26 mounted 6" AWL and have been playing around with the settings on it but am still not quite sure where I should have things at. It's a new tank with no corals yet.

Here's where I'm at:

UV 25%
V 60%
ROYAL 70%
BLUE 70%
GR 20%
RD 20%
W 33%

3.5 hr ramp on either side with 5 hr peak.

Any recommendations? WL to sand bed is only 10" so if anything I'm running the light too high.


I think that's a good starting point intensity wise but on a tank that shallow I would place the light at least 10-12" AWL. You want to give the light a chance to dispearse/mix before it enters the water. At 6" IMO it will be like trying to grow coral with a laser vs growing with imitation sun light.

O and for reference I started my 52 about 8" AWL and have moved it up overtime to its current position about 13" AWL. And everytime I inched it higher (up to 13ish inches) odd shading growth diminished and corals colored up better.


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Unread 09/29/2016, 10:18 PM   #4079
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Thoughts on my settings? Just got these lights and love them but trying to dial them in. Also thinking of turning the actual light for better dispersion? Running on an IM Nuvo 38 with zoas, softies and LPS.


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Unread 09/29/2016, 10:19 PM   #4080
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Forgot to add settings. I am running 1% uv all night to mimic moon?




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Unread 09/30/2016, 03:41 AM   #4081
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Forgot to add settings. I am running 1% uv all night to mimic moon?




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I would definitely go for a more standard equatorial day with 4hr ramps and a 4 hr peak. As for intensity I think over time you are going to want to up the intensity to at least 30-40 white and 70-80 blue. For reference this is what I have been running for the past few months over a std. 29 gallon and I love it.

Just remember a 2-1 blue to white ratio will put you around 18-20k spectrum while a 1-1 (like I run) puts you around 10-12k. I tend to like a whiter tank over a bluer one but it's all personal preference!


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Unread 10/02/2016, 07:30 AM   #4082
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I have the first generation hydra and the blues have recently gone out. Anyone know if they still sell the upgrade to 52's? I'd hate for the things to just end up being scrap...


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Unread 10/02/2016, 10:57 AM   #4083
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I have the first generation hydra and the blues have recently gone out. Anyone know if they still sell the upgrade to 52's? I'd hate for the things to just end up being scrap...


I did a search and didn't see it for sale anywhere but I would contact Ecotech and ask. I may have my problems with their policies but IME the representatives will do anything they can to help.


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Unread 10/02/2016, 12:11 PM   #4084
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No they do not sell upgrade anymore according to AI rep.
They will send you replacement pucks


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Unread 10/02/2016, 12:45 PM   #4085
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I had an old hydra 20, which had the white, green and royal blue go out, along with the fan. I sent it back to AI./ ecotech and for 250.00 sent me a brand new hydra 26HD. I thought that was more than fair.


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Unread 10/04/2016, 05:23 PM   #4086
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I thought I would ask here first before contacting support. This morning I wrapped my tank as I have a Cyano problem,I also turned off all the lights on the app. When I got home I had one light on, all the others are off.Since I am not sure how to turn off just that one light I unplugged it.If I look at the devices it is showing two lights (child)with a little red exclamation mark.How do I find out what that is,and do you know why that one light did not shut off. I have 8 lights total,Hydra 52hd.


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Unread 10/09/2016, 11:49 AM   #4087
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My set up on the Hydra's HD Twentysix's

My current setting are the following:

White: 50%
Red: 10%
Green: 10%
Blue: 75%
Royal Blue: 75%
Violet: 10%
UV: 10%

FLSharkvictim tank info:

120 Mixed Reef
Ecotech M1 pump
Skimz 163 DC Montzer Series skimmer
sump / Refuge
2 Maxspect Gyre XF130's Pumps
2 AI Hydra TwentySix HD LED Fixtures
Celestial C35W Maxspect Grow Spot light
Aqua UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer 25w
BRS Dual Media reactor
Eshoops IV Master doser
Tunze 3155 ATO


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Unread 10/09/2016, 01:13 PM   #4088
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Whites top out at 45% blues at 75% red I use only for me and green never comes on


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Unread 10/09/2016, 06:26 PM   #4089
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I thought I would ask here first before contacting support. This morning I wrapped my tank as I have a Cyano problem,I also turned off all the lights on the app. When I got home I had one light on, all the others are off.Since I am not sure how to turn off just that one light I unplugged it.If I look at the devices it is showing two lights (child)with a little red exclamation mark.How do I find out what that is,and do you know why that one light did not shut off. I have 8 lights total,Hydra 52hd.
This happened to me yesterday as well. Not sure why. But I unplugged light and erased the hydra child from the app/website. Then I re plugged back and re scanned and connected the child. Now back to normal. Hope this helps. If you did contact AI please let us know what they say since I'm curious as well
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Unread 10/19/2016, 02:33 PM   #4090
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Dose anyone still use there standard hydra. I've had mine for 3 yrs and still using. I don't have a par meter. Was wondering how much weaker they are.


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Unread 10/21/2016, 11:41 AM   #4091
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Don't make me think I'm the only one who stuck with standard Hydra's


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Unread 10/21/2016, 01:23 PM   #4092
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Don't make me think I'm the only one who stuck with standard Hydra's
I still have an original hydra I've been wanting to use on my smaller tank. Well, most of one. Upgraded it to a 52 when they first came out and the kit replaces practically every part, except the heatsink. AI had spare heatsinks for sale for really cheap at first (Should've jumped on it), but then the price went waayyy up and then they were gone altogether.


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Unread 10/21/2016, 02:13 PM   #4093
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One of my power supplies just literally smoked on me on my 52's.
Actually smoking at the pin where it plugs into the light.


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Unread 10/22/2016, 04:48 AM   #4094
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So far, I had a afew royal blues leds go out. AI replaced them at no charge. I had them working on 4 yrs. But not sure they are putting out the light that they once did. I feel I go my money's worth.


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Unread 10/22/2016, 06:36 AM   #4095
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So far, I had a afew royal blues leds go out. AI replaced them at no charge. I had them working on 4 yrs. But not sure they are putting out the light that they once did. I feel I go my money's worth.
Same happened to my original hydras. Lasted 4 years. Then all the blues started burning out. AI sent new one but the lights weren't the same. I think the par/wavelengths changed after the years. I know for sure because I had this weird brown algae problem. Once I bought new 52hd the algae went away. I gave the old hydras to a friend who put on his frag tank that was connected to his main system. Few day later he started getting that crazy brown algae all over the tank. He had to get new lights


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Unread 10/22/2016, 08:57 AM   #4096
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I still have an original hydra I've been wanting to use on my smaller tank. Well, most of one. Upgraded it to a 52 when they first came out and the kit replaces practically every part, except the heatsink. AI had spare heatsinks for sale for really cheap at first (Should've jumped on it), but then the price went waayyy up and then they were gone altogether.
I did the same thing. ..upgraded sols to the 52. Rapid led sells a heat sink that will accommodate the old boards. I diy'd 2 of them and they work great.

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Unread 10/22/2016, 12:45 PM   #4097
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Thanks , for posting info. Going to try to get another few months oot of them.


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Unread 10/23/2016, 02:56 PM   #4098
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hey everyone,

I have two HD Primes over my reefer 250. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some lighting settings. My tank is a mixed reef but its very light on SPS. Any assistance is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.


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Unread 10/23/2016, 09:30 PM   #4099
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Unread 10/24/2016, 03:35 AM   #4100
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Completely depends on what look you are going for. 2-1 blue to white is approximately 20k while 1-1 is approximately 10k. I suggest shooting for a photoperiod of 12 hrs with 4hr ramps. If you like closer to 10-12k for color temperature I posted my schedule a few pages back! Hope this helps.


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