Wazzel
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No. It is a percent estimator related back to if they were all at 100%. I did not try to include height over water or tank depth.
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No. It is a percent estimator related back to if they were all at 100%. I did not try to include height over water or tank depth.
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Wazzel
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Sure, but apparently it can be done, without burning or bleaching corals. Starting off low is really good advice. IMO to get the best performance out of these fixtures the power needs to be raised very, very slowly.
gregrocks79
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I run mine to Los Angeles time but not weather. Summer time there's definitely more hours of light. I try to emulate Mother Nature as much as possible and my tank seems to like it
major stare
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9 hours with 2 hour ramp either side.
steventaylor702
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Hello everyone. I have a 24x12x14 tank with one hydra 26 on it and my settings are
From 10:00p.m to 10:00a.m.
UV: 0%
Violet: 0%
Deep blue: moon cycle
Royal blue: 0%
Green: 0%
Red: 0%
Cool white: 0%
From 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
UV: 0%-4%
Violet: 0%-4%
Deep blue: moon cycle-30%
Royal blue: 0%-30%
Green: 0%-10%
Red: 0%-10%
Cool white: 0%-25%
From 1:00p.m. to 2:30p.m.
UV: 4%-8%
Violet: 4%-8%
Deep blue: 30%-40%
Royal blue: 30%-40%
Green: 10%-15%
Red: 10%-15%
Cool white: 25%-35%
From 2:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
UV: 8%
Violet: 8%
Deep blue: 40%
Royal blue: 40%
Green: 15%
Red: 15%
Cool white: 35%
Then just reverse the process.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8x7phmN0Wh_VVR3dGNCZWJhdGs/edit?usp=docslist_api
I'm coming from a 24in. 4 blub t5 with 3 blue+ blubs and 1 coral+ blub. Should I lower or higher my settings what do you guys think
From 10:00p.m to 10:00a.m.
UV: 0%
Violet: 0%
Deep blue: moon cycle
Royal blue: 0%
Green: 0%
Red: 0%
Cool white: 0%
From 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
UV: 0%-4%
Violet: 0%-4%
Deep blue: moon cycle-30%
Royal blue: 0%-30%
Green: 0%-10%
Red: 0%-10%
Cool white: 0%-25%
From 1:00p.m. to 2:30p.m.
UV: 4%-8%
Violet: 4%-8%
Deep blue: 30%-40%
Royal blue: 30%-40%
Green: 10%-15%
Red: 10%-15%
Cool white: 25%-35%
From 2:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
UV: 8%
Violet: 8%
Deep blue: 40%
Royal blue: 40%
Green: 15%
Red: 15%
Cool white: 35%
Then just reverse the process.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8x7phmN0Wh_VVR3dGNCZWJhdGs/edit?usp=docslist_api
I'm coming from a 24in. 4 blub t5 with 3 blue+ blubs and 1 coral+ blub. Should I lower or higher my settings what do you guys think
gregrocks79
Less talk, more rock!
What are the dimensions on the tank?! Got a 100g being shipped to me this weekend. Upgrading my 60g
What are you stocking in the tank? Need more info. Softies don't require as much power or percentage as SPS do
Kalen
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I have a jbj 30 RL with a hydra 52 12" off the water.
I'm in search of a starting point. I don't have a director.
My tank*Dimensions: 23.6"x19.7"x16.5" (60cmX50cmX42cm)
Is there anyone out there who can help me dial my light in.
I keep messing with them and they don't seem right.
Ramp on at 8am for an hour
W = 15
V = 60
R = 15
G = 15
Db = 60
Rb = 60
Uv = 60
Ramp down at 4pm for an hour
Off at 5pm
I'm in search of a starting point. I don't have a director.
My tank*Dimensions: 23.6"x19.7"x16.5" (60cmX50cmX42cm)
Is there anyone out there who can help me dial my light in.
I keep messing with them and they don't seem right.
Ramp on at 8am for an hour
W = 15
V = 60
R = 15
G = 15
Db = 60
Rb = 60
Uv = 60
Ramp down at 4pm for an hour
Off at 5pm
rishu_pepper
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I'm battling some tank glass algae (the powdery kind) lately. Anything I can do to lower the algae, as far as lighting goes with the AI?
*already starting to lighten the feeding regiment
*already starting to lighten the feeding regiment
rishu_pepper
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Yea I have my TLF reactor running RowaPhos. Last I checked PO is at a very low level, I use API test kit and it's not at the lowest (0) but seems to be lighter than the second lowest reading.
I do run it pretty long, maybe step back the photo period back an hour or something? Or lowering the red may help?
I do run it pretty long, maybe step back the photo period back an hour or something? Or lowering the red may help?
I have similar issue like urs...just scaled back one hour and reduced the red to 15% from 25% and hopefully to algae will slow down.
rishu_pepper
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Yes, I shall try that as well, as I was on 25% red also. Fingers crossed, and I shall keep everyone updated.
How do you like your new Hydra 52? My small garden of sticks responding quite well from the two Hydra 52s. I was planning on upgrade my last Hydra to all three Hydra 52s for my 100g Cadlights, but decided to wait for a few months to see the growth of the sps b4 jump ship for one more Hydra 52.
Comedy Fish
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Hey everyone, I was wondering how many Hydras I would need over an 8' 300 gallon tank. My dimensions are 96x24x30H. I am thinking 4 at most, one for every two feet. Thanks!
rishu_pepper
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Zoas and duncans have seen the best growth within a month of installing these Hydra 52s. Previously thought goners were brought back to life and doing much better these days.
Most of my euphyllia are happy too. Overall very happy with the purchase, definitely a worthwhile investment, future-proof too for if I want a bigger tank in the future.
I currently have two Hydra 52s and one Hydra on a 48" Cadlights. They all mounting vertically (| | |) and I have no issue with the shadow areas.
Depends on your rock work formation and how you are going to mount them. You will have some areas with less light with just four Hydras. I would think at least 6 Hydras to provide a better coverage for your 96" long dt. Just my opinions. Maybe some one else can also chime in.
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