AI Hydra Settings Thread - Page 206

Ashr · 03/27/2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

It’s the with t5ho profile

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Thank you again

Orcus Varuna · 03/27/2018, 03:58 PM

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Thank you again

Any time and I expect some tank shots!

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Orcus Varuna · 03/27/2018, 03:59 PM

I’m back in the game! Is it may 1st yet? Haha

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not4unco · 03/27/2018, 09:12 PM

I just finished setting up my 40B tonight....waiting for the water to clear yet again now. But stuck between SPS AB+ and Saxby profile....lol

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Orcus Varuna · 03/28/2018, 03:05 AM

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I just finished setting up my 40B tonight....waiting for the water to clear yet again now. But stuck between SPS AB+ and Saxby profile....lol

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I love the scape. 40B have nice dimensions for a small tank. Are you going acro dominant?

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not4unco · 03/28/2018, 07:54 AM

I may do a few SPS on the upper levels of the scape, but am going to be doing zoa's, acans and chalices mostly

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PanchoG · 03/28/2018, 08:51 AM

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I’m back in the game! Is it may 1st yet? Haha

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Good!

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johntdaballa · 03/29/2018, 10:21 AM

I have a RedSea reefer 425 LPS dominant at the moment wanting to add SPS later .any suggestions on setting or does someone have it uploaded?

Great thread I have been following for awhile now

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Orcus Varuna · 03/29/2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by johntdaballa

I have a RedSea reefer 425 LPS dominant at the moment wanting to add SPS later .any suggestions on setting or does someone have it uploaded?

Great thread I have been following for awhile now

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A reefer 425 is plenty deep enough to run my full power schedule depending on how many lights you have. More then 3 52hd or 4 26hd and I would run the with t5ho setting. If less run the full power schedule

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Mariner00 · 04/02/2018, 01:12 PM

Hey folks,

Im about to set up a lagoon 25gal with the hydra 26 hd's (1 unit). Any recommendations on light intensity and height over tank using the Orcus profile? The tank will be primarily a soft/lps/some sps tank. Thanks for any help with this.

Orcus Varuna · 04/02/2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mariner00

Hey folks,

Im about to set up a lagoon 25gal with the hydra 26 hd's (1 unit). Any recommendations on light intensity and height over tank using the Orcus profile? The tank will be primarily a soft/lps/some sps tank. Thanks for any help with this.

I’d run it somewhere between 12 and 24” awl to ensure good coverage of the whole cube. Even for lps and softies you may feel the need to add a second fixture eventually. 24” x 20” is quite a large area to cover with 1 26hd

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FullBoreReefer · 04/09/2018, 12:17 PM

What do you guys think about me removing my two original Hydras, and replacing them with two hydra26hd's? Will that be enough to cover my tank? 36x24x24, mixed reef. I can only mount them at 12" AWL or lower.

Thanks for you help

FaithKlim · 04/09/2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

What do you guys think about me removing my two original Hydras, and replacing them with two hydra26hd's? Will that be enough to cover my tank? 36x24x24, mixed reef. I can only mount them at 12" AWL or lower.

Thanks for you help

My tank is 36×24×16. I have two 26 hds, sitting at 10" above water line

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Orcus Varuna · 04/09/2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

What do you guys think about me removing my two original Hydras, and replacing them with two hydra26hd's? Will that be enough to cover my tank? 36x24x24, mixed reef. I can only mount them at 12" AWL or lower.

Thanks for you help

Why not just add 1 26hd and run 3 lights total? Hat would provide you excellent coverage over the tank and be a far better upgrade then swapping nonhd for hd lights. Really after having used both the difference between the 26 and 26hd is virtually non existent as no one really overdrives the diodes above 100%

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FullBoreReefer · 04/09/2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

Why not just add 1 26hd and run 3 lights total? Hat would provide you excellent coverage over the tank and be a far better upgrade then swapping nonhd for hd lights. Really after having used both the difference between the 26 and 26hd is virtually non existent as no one really overdrives the diodes above 100%

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These are the original Gen.1 BASIC Hydras and some of my blue leds are burning out and AI no longer has replacement pucks in stock. They said I could do a trade in on my old Hydras for hydra26hd's for $225/each. So essentially they would be giving me $115/each for my originals.

So unfortunately running all three fixtures is out. Plus with the "HD's" I won't need any controller anymore.

Would two fixtures be enough?

Orcus Varuna · 04/09/2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

These are the original Gen.1 Hydras and some of my blue leds are burning out and AI no longer has replacements in stock. They said I could do a trade in on my Hydras for hydra26hd's for $225/each.

So unfortunately running all three fixtures is out...

Oops I forgot you had original pre 26-52 hydras. In that case yes you would be silly not to take them up on that offer and the upgrade in the diodes and optics from the hydra to the 26/52 gen lights is huge.

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FullBoreReefer · 04/09/2018, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

Oops I forgot you had original pre 26-52 hydras. In that case yes you would be silly not to take them up on that offer and the upgrade in the diodes and optics from the hydra to the 26/52 gen lights is huge.

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Let's say I make that deal, can I finally try your settings? Haha

Will they give enough cover only being 12" above water?(unfortunately that's all the room I have)

Orcus Varuna · 04/10/2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FullBoreReefer

Let's say I make that deal, can I finally try your settings? Haha

Will they give enough cover only being 12" above water?(unfortunately that's all the room I have)

I would try it out running them horizontal 12” in from both sides. If you find it’s not enough coverage I’d get a 3rd light and run them front to back at 10,18, and 26”

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woakes · 04/13/2018, 03:43 PM

Hi I am new to the site. I have 2 52HD lights over a 90 gal saltwater mix tank. They are 12 inches over the water. The tank is 48 inches long 24 inches high and 18 inches wide. I was wondering what setting I should use any help would be appreciated.

Maticed · 04/16/2018, 12:29 PM

Hi guys,

I’m hoping for someone to help me with my hydra 26HD settings. I have a reefer 450 with 3 hydra 26HD’s and i’m struggling to find the right settings. Currently I’m running the saxby setting that I reduced in strenght: peak blue @83%, uv @67 and white @ 25% peak.

I still think its to strong for my lps, I added a frogspawn and a hammer but they dont extend there polyps, parameters are fine but I think it has something to do with my light settings.

I have put them in the shade and it looks like they are recovering a little, is my schedule to low or should I have a different light schedule? Thanks for the help and sorry for my bad english, its not my native language.

Orcus Varuna · 04/16/2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Maticed

Hi guys,

I’m hoping for someone to help me with my hydra 26HD settings. I have a reefer 450 with 3 hydra 26HD’s and i’m struggling to find the right settings. Currently I’m running the saxby setting that I reduced in strenght: peak blue @83%, uv @67 and white @ 25% peak.

I still think its to strong for my lps, I added a frogspawn and a hammer but they dont extend there polyps, parameters are fine but I think it has something to do with my light settings.

I have put them in the shade and it looks like they are recovering a little, is my schedule to low or should I have a different light schedule? Thanks for the help and sorry for my bad english, its not my native language.

I doubt it’s the light I frequently obliterate euphyllia with 300+ par and they dance around as happy as ever. What does **** them off is unstable alkalinity and nutrients. I’d start there. Also I’d recommend giving my settings a try over the Saxby. His settings are good but I feel his photo period is way too long. My settings are basically a port of the AB+ radion profile.

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Maticed · 04/17/2018, 12:00 AM

Alk is stable @8.5, PO4 is @0.06 and nitrate is around 5 ppm. Trying to increase my light today to test if that helps.

Orcus Varuna · 04/17/2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Maticed

Alk is stable @8.5, PO4 is @0.06 and nitrate is around 5 ppm. Trying to increase my light today to test if that helps.

I would lower your alk down into the 7.5 range. With nutrients on the lower side id be willing to bet everything will perk up a bit.

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Rogerga · 04/21/2018, 07:31 PM

Hey Orcus Varuna

Followed this thread a lot , somewhere early on your refer to a AB+ Low Power setting profile , I could not find it in your onedrive .

I have a 90G 48 Inch Length and 24 Inch Height , Just completed my tank cycle and put in 2 Hydra 26 HDs into it . Would greatly appreciate your advice on what profile should i run on a fresh tank .

For your ref https://www.*********.com/threads/90...-method.368817

petesoul · 04/22/2018, 11:34 PM

Hi guys,

new to the forum and to the reefing world.
I have a Hydra 26 HD over a Aquaone 30G tank which is 18" high.
I have a couple of SPS frags at the top of the tanks rock work and LPS everywhere else.

I have mounted the light 12" above the tank and just installed Orcus'Varuna's BRS half power on the tank.
Would this be enough PAR for the SPS or should I go with the full power?

Cheers

04/09/2018, 12:17 PM	#5137
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	What do you guys think about me removing my two original Hydras, and replacing them with two hydra26hd's? Will that be enough to cover my tank? 36x24x24, mixed reef. I can only mount them at 12" AWL or lower. Thanks for you help __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016.

03/27/2018, 03:59 PM	#5128
Orcus Varuna Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 626	I’m back in the game! Is it may 1st yet? Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/27/2018, 09:12 PM	#5129
not4unco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 32	I just finished setting up my 40B tonight....waiting for the water to clear yet again now. But stuck between SPS AB+ and Saxby profile....lol Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

03/28/2018, 07:54 AM	#5131
not4unco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 32	I may do a few SPS on the upper levels of the scape, but am going to be doing zoa's, acans and chalices mostly Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

03/29/2018, 10:21 AM	#5133
johntdaballa Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 6	I have a RedSea reefer 425 LPS dominant at the moment wanting to add SPS later .any suggestions on setting or does someone have it uploaded? Great thread I have been following for awhile now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/02/2018, 01:12 PM	#5135
Mariner00 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2	Hey folks, Im about to set up a lagoon 25gal with the hydra 26 hd's (1 unit). Any recommendations on light intensity and height over tank using the Orcus profile? The tank will be primarily a soft/lps/some sps tank. Thanks for any help with this.

04/13/2018, 03:43 PM	#5144
woakes Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: upstate New York Posts: 1	Hi I am new to the site. I have 2 52HD lights over a 90 gal saltwater mix tank. They are 12 inches over the water. The tank is 48 inches long 24 inches high and 18 inches wide. I was wondering what setting I should use any help would be appreciated.

04/16/2018, 12:29 PM	#5145
Maticed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 10	Hi guys, I’m hoping for someone to help me with my hydra 26HD settings. I have a reefer 450 with 3 hydra 26HD’s and i’m struggling to find the right settings. Currently I’m running the saxby setting that I reduced in strenght: peak blue @83%, uv @67 and white @ 25% peak. I still think its to strong for my lps, I added a frogspawn and a hammer but they dont extend there polyps, parameters are fine but I think it has something to do with my light settings. I have put them in the shade and it looks like they are recovering a little, is my schedule to low or should I have a different light schedule? Thanks for the help and sorry for my bad english, its not my native language.

04/17/2018, 12:00 AM	#5147
Maticed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 10	Alk is stable @8.5, PO4 is @0.06 and nitrate is around 5 ppm. Trying to increase my light today to test if that helps.

04/21/2018, 07:31 PM	#5149
Rogerga Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3	Hey Orcus Varuna Followed this thread a lot , somewhere early on your refer to a AB+ Low Power setting profile , I could not find it in your onedrive . I have a 90G 48 Inch Length and 24 Inch Height , Just completed my tank cycle and put in 2 Hydra 26 HDs into it . Would greatly appreciate your advice on what profile should i run on a fresh tank . For your ref https://www.*********.com/threads/90...-method.368817

04/22/2018, 11:34 PM	#5150
petesoul Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 1	Hi guys, new to the forum and to the reefing world. I have a Hydra 26 HD over a Aquaone 30G tank which is 18" high. I have a couple of SPS frags at the top of the tanks rock work and LPS everywhere else. I have mounted the light 12" above the tank and just installed Orcus'Varuna's BRS half power on the tank. Would this be enough PAR for the SPS or should I go with the full power? Cheers