AI Hydra Settings Thread

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by gregrocks79

Nice! I love Vancouver. But whistler is my fave place! Haha

As far as settings go, I'd check through this nice and long thread to see what everyone's using. It varies per tank height and size and inhabitants.

My settings change often and I try new things all the time. My tank is 60g 48 x 15 x 17. The lights are about 12" above the water line. I have mostly softies as well. It's a trial and error type thing w LEDs

Do some reading and see what you think may be best for the tank.

Thanks! Yes, Vancouver/Whistler are beautiful cities. Whistler is probably packed with skiers now.

I'll read through this thread once I have the lights. From very preliminary knowledge, I am thinking with two Hydra 52s and the moderate size of my tank and its inhabitants (90g, LPS/softies/fishies), I'll start slow with a rather low setting and gently ramp up.

[gregrocks79]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

Thanks! Yes, Vancouver/Whistler are beautiful cities. Whistler is probably packed with skiers now.



I'll read through this thread once I have the lights. From very preliminary knowledge, I am thinking with two Hydra 52s and the moderate size of my tank and its inhabitants (90g, LPS/softies/fishies), I'll start slow with a rather low setting and gently ramp up.

Great idea! Good luck and let us know how it goes

[cliffhanger]

Hello lunar cycle, what LEDs turn on? And % each one, mine is only violet 1% hydra 26
Thanks

[Sonicboom]

Originally Posted by cliffhanger

Hello lunar cycle, what LEDs turn on? And % each one, mine is only violet 1% hydra 26
Thanks

Try only deep blue 5%

[cliffhanger]

It's auto ImageUploadedByTapatalk1417827964.230632.jpg can't setup?

[rishu_pepper]

BTW, what kind of orientation should I place my Hydra 52? It's a standard 4' long 90ga tank. Should it be:

( - - )

or

( l l )

*tank size not to scale

[Sonicboom]

Originally Posted by cliffhanger

It's auto Attachment 299492 can't setup?

The same way you setup the violet, set the blue.

[gregrocks79]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

BTW, what kind of orientation should I place my Hydra 52? It's a standard 4' long 90ga tank. Should it be:

( - - )

or

( l l )

*tank size not to scale

I have mine on ( - - ) on a 48" works for me haha

[Sonicboom]

have mine [ - - - ] but waiting on a mount to go [ | | | | ]

[dahos]

Originally Posted by Sonicboom

have mine [ - - - ] but waiting on a mount to go [ | | | | ]

Not enough coverage with 3?

[Sonicboom]

Originally Posted by dahos

Not enough coverage with 3?

Sorry I forgot to put the fourth, should be [- = -] and going [ | | | | ] unless I get another hydra 26 then will be [- | | - ] with 26's on the ends.

[newe70]

This is how I have my right now (| |) hydra 52 and hydra. Not sure if I should do another hydra 52 or two hydras and a hydra 52.

[cliffhanger]

Originally Posted by Sonicboom

The same way you setup the violet, set the blue.

Lunar cycle run at location I am? For example Caribbean? Phases lunar by location?
Sorry my English

[newe70]

How do I post pix on the post reply?

[newe70]

Originally Posted by newe70

This is how I have my right now (| |) hydra 52 and hydra. Not sure if I should do another hydra 52 or two hydras and a hydra 52.

Sorry for the upside down picture.

[rishu_pepper]

Think I'll go ( - - ) too then. Gonna go grab the hanging kit soon before the lights arrive

[Sonicboom]

Originally Posted by cliffhanger

Lunar cycle run at location I am? For example Caribbean? Phases lunar by location?
Sorry my English

Español?, no importa donde estas para la luna, todavia se ve de qualqier lugar.

[Sonicboom]

Originally Posted by newe70

How do I post pix on the post reply?

Upload your pictures to something like photobucket, then copy the direct link and paste it by clicking the mountain icon.

[cliffhanger]

Originally Posted by Sonicboom

Español?, no importa donde estas para la luna, todavia se ve de qualqier lugar.

Hola, preguntaba si las fases lunares del control -AI se sincronizan según la localización geográfica
Gracias

[Sonicboom]

Originally Posted by cliffhanger

Hola, preguntaba si las fases lunares del control -AI se sincronizan según la localización geográfica
Gracias

Si se sincronizan cuando entras el codigo postal en el director, pero no estoy seguro con el basico.

[rishu_pepper]

I was wondering what kind of hanging kits you guys use for your Hydra 52s.

Our LFS has the ceiling hanging kits readily in stock, but I'd have to order the EXT Tank stand mount if I choose that way. I assume it's mostly all about aesthetics?

[newe70]

Originally Posted by Sonicboom

Upload your pictures to something like photobucket, then copy the direct link and paste it by clicking the mountain icon.

Thx...will do when I have another 52 up and running.

[WestTexasReefer]

Finally pulled the trigger during the Black Friday sale and am upgrading from my AI Gen 2 lights I have had for 7 years. They still work great but have had the bug to upgrade for a while. My tank is 6x2x2 and the lights are hung from the ceiling using their rail system about 8.5" above water and orientated front to back [||||||]. I bought 3 Hydra 52 on the advice of AI. They also suggested moving the lights to 12" above water. Will I get enough spread without shadows with 3 fixtures at the current height or will I need to be at 12" to get enough spread? Looking for opinions and thoughts from anyone with regards to height, number of fixtures and spread. I have gone through this whole thread and still not sure where to start with my light settings since I have run LEDS for years but I am sure they have lost some par. I currently max out the Gen 2's at 60% white and 100% blue but only about 5 hours a day and the rest of the lighting period is either ramping up or down. My tank is mostly LPS with a Birds Nest and going from 2 color options to 7 seems a little overwhelming. Any thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[VegasMike]

Mine are set up as ( | | _ | | ). I have a center overflow, so having the middle one parallel to the front works well. They are actually Hydra/Sol/Hydra/Sol/Hydra. Still ramping and playing with settings.

[sepulvd]

Well I received my hydra 52 today with a AI rail system hanging kit but I guess I require something else so u can attach it to the hydra