AI Hydra Settings Thread
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hi all,
I just purchased a used AI Hydra 26 HD
I would like to connect it through the web so that I can upload profiles from other reefers.
It says that "Device with serial number XXXXXXX is already registered."
If I contact the previous owner can they de-register to allow me to add? Or will it stay on their account which will require me to ask for their user name and password? (ask them to change their password of course).
Thanks guys!
I just purchased a used AI Hydra 26 HD
I would like to connect it through the web so that I can upload profiles from other reefers.
It says that "Device with serial number XXXXXXX is already registered."
If I contact the previous owner can they de-register to allow me to add? Or will it stay on their account which will require me to ask for their user name and password? (ask them to change their password of course).
Thanks guys!
d0ughb0y
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you have to ask the previous owner to remove the device from his myAI account.
I'm about to install a Vega over my refugium, so no, I don't think using a Prime for your fuge is overkill.
I believe the only way to have your Prime run on a different schedule from your Hydra 26 is to setup a separate tank within your Director. I have a second tank setup within my Director called Refugium and have discovered the Vega for that tank. You can then setup a schedule that is opposite your display tank's schedule. The Director supports multiple tanks so no need to get another Director.
Orcus Varuna
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Can call AI as well I had them switch a second hand light I bought on the forums last year.
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So I changed from an ledzeal Zeus unit to a hydra 26 hd today and the disco effect on the wall behind my tank and the roof above it is horrendous. What's that all about? The light is 8" above the water line on a 2ft cube. The surface water isn't still but it's not rippling like crazy either as I have a single vortech mp10 for my anemone cube.
Orcus Varuna
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Raise the light up to 12-14" above the water line. It greatly reduces the disco effect while still retaining decent shimmer.
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BAR reject hehe
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anybody running the David Saxby light schedule with peaks and dips throughout the day?
Will I not lose a lot of par though? I have a single 26hd on a 2ft bubble tip cube. Or could I bump up the blue values or extend the main photo period on the brs ab+ to counter that?
Orcus Varuna
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Yes many of us in this thread have run a variation of the Saxby profile complete with Respiration peaks for over a year now. If you read through the past 25 pages of this thread I kind of merged Saxbys profile with wwc's sps AB+ and many of us have had good results.
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Orcus Varuna
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I really don't think it will effect par readings that much. A 26hd on a 2' cube is going to have trouble providing enough par regardless on a 24x24 cube especially for light demanding critters.
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Would a 52 be a better option? Thanks
Orcus Varuna
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I would do two 26hd for more even coverage actually. As an owner of a 52hd on a 24" cube I have kind of regretted not buying two 26hd since I got it.
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Okay, thanks.
Been playing about with the BRS AB+ Full power a bit. The reasons for the modifications I made are like so; Personally I feel it makes sense to have flat spots in between respiration periods as the way david saxby has it it's constant up and down, that to me basically equals constant rolling cloud cover, which you won't get. Having flat spots basically means periods of full sun shine which makes more sense. I only put in 2 periods of respiration but I guess you could add a third.
I bumped up the blues a good bit and the white/green/red some too as I feel the colour balance is a little better. Still nice and blue for those that like it.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Password reset?
Password reset?
So I'm running 3 Hydra 26 hds . I lost power for an hour and the lights wouldn't reboot. I've always used my phone to access the lights, and the Hydras accessible last night via my phone, EXCEPT they kept asking for a password, i don't remember ever setting up a password ,and if I did i have lost it! I can access MYAI , but not the lights. Any Ideas???
Password reset?
So I'm running 3 Hydra 26 hds . I lost power for an hour and the lights wouldn't reboot. I've always used my phone to access the lights, and the Hydras accessible last night via my phone, EXCEPT they kept asking for a password, i don't remember ever setting up a password ,and if I did i have lost it! I can access MYAI , but not the lights. Any Ideas???
Kinetic
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I'm probably roasting my new SPS with the white LED's on my Hydra 52 HD.
I want to keep the beautiful sleek white look of my Hydra. Any suggestions on what to do? Are there white LED strips that I can just discreetly attach to the fixture? Any non-industrial looking T5 retrofits? I could only find pretty non-showpiece looking retros.
Aquatic Life has that hybrid fixture, but it looks pretty bulky, it's not white, and has chords coming out both ends (which is weird).
My goal is to create the same white look I have now, but not cook my SPS.
I want to keep the beautiful sleek white look of my Hydra. Any suggestions on what to do? Are there white LED strips that I can just discreetly attach to the fixture? Any non-industrial looking T5 retrofits? I could only find pretty non-showpiece looking retros.
Aquatic Life has that hybrid fixture, but it looks pretty bulky, it's not white, and has chords coming out both ends (which is weird).
My goal is to create the same white look I have now, but not cook my SPS.
Orcus Varuna
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AI Hydra Settings Thread
Run my AB+ and add some 6500k t5 supplements. Only way I have found after roasting $ 100's worth of coral to get a nice 10-12000k look. Another option would be adding a couple of kessil a80 tuna suns.
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Run my AB+ and add some 6500k t5 supplements. Only way I have found after roasting $ 100's worth of coral to get a nice 10-12000k look. Another option would be adding a couple of kessil a80 tuna suns.
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Kinetic
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Thanks for the input. I think that makes sense, but I can't find any good T5 retrofits that will look good next to the Hydra.
I like the idea of a nice looking Kessil instead. I could even hang it from the ceiling. Would one A16WE Tuan Sun LED work instead of two A80s?
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