AI Hydra Settings Thread - Page 103

Wazzel · 12/16/2014, 03:40 PM

Lighting and clouds really do not do anything useful, even tho they are kind of cool. I have both of them turned real low both in intensity and probability.

dahos · 12/16/2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazzel

Send a request to AI. They do take customer request into consideration. I suspect if they get enough for a windows or android app they will make one.

People have been asking about the android app for months and continue to get the same response, "we are working on it and it should be out soon".

dahos · 12/16/2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazzel

Lighting and clouds really do not do anything useful, even tho they are kind of cool. I have both of them turned real low both in intensity and probability.

I agree the lightning does nothing for the tank, just for us viewing it and our friends to say "ooohh, ahhh" when we show it off.

I like to think the clouds give the corals a break from the light intensity and provide a realism for the corals and fish you cant easily get with other lighting options. The clouds are overdone when using the geolocation weather feature though but I still use it hoping for some benefit over not having it on.

gregrocks79 · 12/16/2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazzel

Lighting and clouds really do not do anything useful, even tho they are kind of cool. I have both of them turned real low both in intensity and probability.

They mosh definitely do. My corals have swapped during lightning storms, I've noticed! And the clouds definitely give corals a "break" it's cool for us too lol

sepulvd · 12/16/2014, 07:06 PM

Any ideas what settings I should start off with a hydra 52 on a 30x12x12 tank
It's mount around 12 inches above the tank

Brownflem · 12/16/2014, 07:07 PM

I question the effect if clouds and lightning. Haven't seen any real proof.

newe70 · 12/17/2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sepulvd

Any ideas what settings I should start off with a hydra 52 on a 30x12x12 tank
It's mount around 12 inches above the tank

I have my new two Hydra 52s and a Hydra at 9" awl.

rishu_pepper · 12/17/2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by newe70

I have my new two Hydra 52s and a Hydra at 9" awl.

Exactly the same.

As for spectrum intensities, check previous pages of the thread for some good reference points/advice.

One thing that's really benefited from the Hydras is my 1' sebae anemone. Previously it was sorta suffering (shrunken arms, less colour) under 150W MH, but now it is flowing majestically with fully extended arms and eats extremely well when I feed it.

Now all I need is to have it host my new clowns

Sonicboom · 12/17/2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gregrocks79

They mosh definitely do. My corals have swapped during lightning storms, I've noticed! And the clouds definitely give corals a "break" it's cool for us too lol

I agree, clouds give corals a break and go one step further at mimmicking their natural environment.

phishlet · 12/19/2014, 07:27 PM

I have four vega units and two hydra 52 units over my 350 gallon hexagon tank. Any suggestions on how to combine the spectrums? Right now I have them all on one automatic timer. I'm thinking about putting the Vegas on one channel and the hydra 52's on a separate channel. How should I configure them?

sepulvd · 12/19/2014, 08:00 PM

Finally got my mount to use on the hydra 52 it's currently not 100% done just mocking it up.

rishu_pepper · 12/20/2014, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sepulvd

Finally got my mount to use on the hydra 52 it's currently not 100% done just mocking it up.

Holy, that's a lot of light on a small tank!

Yokohama, eh? I was there this past summer.

sepulvd · 12/20/2014, 01:18 AM

Yea it is alot of light but am in tge process of upgrading to a 55. Yea I lived in japam for 3 years but am back in tge states now

Sonicboom · 12/20/2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by phishlet

I have four vega units and two hydra 52 units over my 350 gallon hexagon tank. Any suggestions on how to combine the spectrums? Right now I have them all on one automatic timer. I'm thinking about putting the Vegas on one channel and the hydra 52's on a separate channel. How should I configure them?

By timer do you mean director? If so and you want the 52's to match the intensity of the sols, yes you can put them on a separate channel but I believe the clouds may not work. I was going to do the same thing with my hydra/ hyrda26, but I just lowered the power and left them all on the same channel with no issues.

phishlet · 12/20/2014, 07:39 AM

I meant automatic setup. Can I run two automatic setup channels? So the Vegas on one channel and then the Hydras on another channel and have both automatic timers running simultaneously? I do have a Director.

I guess I just wondering the best way to configure and operate my for Vegas and two Hydras.

Sonicboom · 12/21/2014, 08:45 AM

Yes I believe you can, AI suggested I try that when I added a hydra26 next to my hydra

Brownflem · 12/21/2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wazzel

Lighting and clouds really do not do anything useful, even tho they are kind of cool. I have both of them turned real low both in intensity and probability.

Wazzel - where are you currently with your settings and how are you corals doing?

Wazzel · 12/21/2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brownflem

Wazzel - where are you currently with your settings and how are you corals doing?

Corals are doing good. My birdsnest is actually growing down and still pink at the core. I think that is a good sign. Still running the 14 hour with 5 hour ramps.

2.5 hours 0-80%, 2.5 hours 80-100%, 4 hours 100%, 2.5 hours 100-80%, 2.5 hours 80-0%

Have not changed my levels in a while
blues 100%
Violet 92%
White 85%
UV 82%
Green 75%
Red 70%

Clouds 10% probability 20% intensity
Lighting 3% probability 15% intensity
Moon on with deep blue at 4%

fearyaks · 12/22/2014, 12:01 PM

Hi all! I'm sorry if an answer to this question has already been posted. I read through the first 20 pages (and the last). I may have missed something between pages 20 and 90.
Anyway, here is my current situation -
100(ish) Gallons
60 w
18 D
22 H

Currently using Marineland Reef LEDs
Ordered X3 AI Hydra 26s, which will sit approximately 2-3 inches AWL

I have a mixed tank with primarily LPS' and Zoas but I have a couple of softies and SPS' scattered about.

So, some thoughts on the best way to acclimate this tank? I'm pretty worried because it's so close to the water line and likely way more intense than my current settings.

Thinking about setting up with easy mode but not sure as to what % I should run them on.

Thanks very much in advance!

Blueline12 · 12/22/2014, 01:57 PM

At that close to the water line I would start all colors off at a very low percentage like around 10% and go up very slowly over a number of weeks of not months.

FYI I have my 52's about 13" over the water line on all SPS tank and I started at 20% and moved up from there.

Nick

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Originally Posted by fearyaks

Hi all! I'm sorry if an answer to this question has already been posted. I read through the first 20 pages (and the last). I may have missed something between pages 20 and 90.
Anyway, here is my current situation -
100(ish) Gallons
60 w
18 D
22 H

Currently using Marineland Reef LEDs
Ordered X3 AI Hydra 26s, which will sit approximately 2-3 inches AWL

I have a mixed tank with primarily LPS' and Zoas but I have a couple of softies and SPS' scattered about.

So, some thoughts on the best way to acclimate this tank? I'm pretty worried because it's so close to the water line and likely way more intense than my current settings.

Thinking about setting up with easy mode but not sure as to what % I should run them on.

Thanks very much in advance!

fearyaks · 12/22/2014, 04:14 PM

Thanks! Should I dial down the lunar settings too or is 5% still OK for that?

gregrocks79 · 12/22/2014, 05:17 PM

Anyone have a 100g 60 x 18 x 20 tank? Im upgrading from my 60 and am wondering if I "need" an additional light. Don't think I do cuz I can go higher AWL and higher percentage. Just curious...

gregrocks79 · 12/23/2014, 06:35 PM

Current settings which I'm loving. But will change w the new tank because none of us can find a single setting we all like lol

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Cyberdude · 12/23/2014, 07:36 PM

How long do you keep your frags on the tank floor before moving them up? Can't find a formula that works with my hydra 52

frost0fractal · 12/24/2014, 05:25 AM

80 Mixed Reef Tank over a 55 sump
Fish, Inverts, Nems, SPS, LPS, Shrooms

I run two Hydra 52's I think about 9 inches above the water line.
I've been running these lights for about 6 months now.
Things seem pretty happy, though I intend to fiddle endlessly to find the right settings for my tank.

Need to do more research and fiddling.

These images show the relevant settings I am using:
Hydra52Settings_01.jpg
Hydra52Settings_04.jpg
Hydra52Settings_05.jpg
Hydra52Settings_06.jpg
Hydra52Settings_07.jpg

12/16/2014, 03:40 PM	#2551
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Lighting and clouds really do not do anything useful, even tho they are kind of cool. I have both of them turned real low both in intensity and probability. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

12/19/2014, 07:27 PM	#2560
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	I have four vega units and two hydra 52 units over my 350 gallon hexagon tank. Any suggestions on how to combine the spectrums? Right now I have them all on one automatic timer. I'm thinking about putting the Vegas on one channel and the hydra 52's on a separate channel. How should I configure them? __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

12/20/2014, 07:39 AM	#2565
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	AI Hydra Settings Thread I meant automatic setup. Can I run two automatic setup channels? So the Vegas on one channel and then the Hydras on another channel and have both automatic timers running simultaneously? I do have a Director. I guess I just wondering the best way to configure and operate my for Vegas and two Hydras. __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

12/21/2014, 08:45 AM	#2566
Sonicboom Addicted to salt Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollwood, FL Posts: 2,450	Yes I believe you can, AI suggested I try that when I added a hydra26 next to my hydra __________________ "60% of the time it works every time..." - Anchorman Current Tank Info: 180 Aqueon RR / SRO3000Int / BLDC15 / TriggerSys custom Sump / AI Hydra 52 and Hydra 26

12/22/2014, 12:01 PM	#2569
fearyaks Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 374	Hi all! I'm sorry if an answer to this question has already been posted. I read through the first 20 pages (and the last). I may have missed something between pages 20 and 90. Anyway, here is my current situation - 100(ish) Gallons 60 w 18 D 22 H Currently using Marineland Reef LEDs Ordered X3 AI Hydra 26s, which will sit approximately 2-3 inches AWL I have a mixed tank with primarily LPS' and Zoas but I have a couple of softies and SPS' scattered about. So, some thoughts on the best way to acclimate this tank? I'm pretty worried because it's so close to the water line and likely way more intense than my current settings. Thinking about setting up with easy mode but not sure as to what % I should run them on. Thanks very much in advance! Last edited by fearyaks; 12/22/2014 at 12:07 PM.

12/16/2014, 07:06 PM	#2555
sepulvd Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: oak harbor, wa Posts: 190	Any ideas what settings I should start off with a hydra 52 on a 30x12x12 tank It's mount around 12 inches above the tank

12/16/2014, 07:07 PM	#2556
Brownflem Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 111	I question the effect if clouds and lightning. Haven't seen any real proof.

12/20/2014, 01:18 AM	#2563
sepulvd Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: oak harbor, wa Posts: 190	Yea it is alot of light but am in tge process of upgrading to a 55. Yea I lived in japam for 3 years but am back in tge states now

12/22/2014, 04:14 PM	#2571
fearyaks Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 374	Thanks! Should I dial down the lunar settings too or is 5% still OK for that?

12/22/2014, 05:17 PM	#2572
gregrocks79 Less talk, more rock! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,395 Blog Entries: 1	Anyone have a 100g 60 x 18 x 20 tank? Im upgrading from my 60 and am wondering if I "need" an additional light. Don't think I do cuz I can go higher AWL and higher percentage. Just curious... __________________ Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. Current Tank Info: 25G Innovative Marine Fusion Lagoon - Vortech MP10QD - Vortech Radion XR15 Pro - 10g ATO - IM Desktop Skimmer / Reactor

12/23/2014, 06:35 PM	#2573
gregrocks79 Less talk, more rock! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,395 Blog Entries: 1	AI Hydra Settings Thread Current settings which I'm loving. But will change w the new tank because none of us can find a single setting we all like lol ImageUploadedByTapatalk1419381288.627044.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1419381296.900013.jpg __________________ Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. Current Tank Info: 25G Innovative Marine Fusion Lagoon - Vortech MP10QD - Vortech Radion XR15 Pro - 10g ATO - IM Desktop Skimmer / Reactor Last edited by gregrocks79; 12/23/2014 at 06:41 PM.

12/23/2014, 07:36 PM	#2574
Cyberdude In Memoriam Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 353	How long do you keep your frags on the tank floor before moving them up? Can't find a formula that works with my hydra 52

12/24/2014, 05:25 AM	#2575
frost0fractal Registered Member $frost0fractal's Avatar$ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North SF Bay, CA Posts: 179	80 Mixed Reef Tank over a 55 sump Fish, Inverts, Nems, SPS, LPS, Shrooms I run two Hydra 52's I think about 9 inches above the water line. I've been running these lights for about 6 months now. Things seem pretty happy, though I intend to fiddle endlessly to find the right settings for my tank. Need to do more research and fiddling. These images show the relevant settings I am using: Hydra52Settings_01.jpg Hydra52Settings_04.jpg Hydra52Settings_05.jpg Hydra52Settings_06.jpg Hydra52Settings_07.jpg
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