AI Hydra Settings Thread

[chercm]

You not using 12k ?

 

[Reeftub]

The custom are just the UV at 1% for moon light

 

[chercm]

how set acclimation with apex ?

 

[Reeftub]

Not 12k because I like a little bluer look to the tank. There isn't a acclimation on apex but I wish they did.

 

[chercm]

i find the preset of 20k of Apex is very very bright in my tank . this the correct setting ?

 

[Reeftub]

Looks good to me!

 

[chercm]

i found the problem that the hydra was not recognised properly so it ran the lights at 100%. i updated the firmware for the hydra and the RF , reattached and every thing working now

any comments on this one ?

 

[diversitti]

AI Hydra Settings New 125G tank

AI Hydra Settings New 125G tank

A few questions-it seems everyones settings are really varied from what Ive seen. I am starting a brand new reef tank (I'm new to saltwater) and am wondering (1) if there is a recommended setting out of the box, so to speak?
(2) Will I need to fiddle with the settings as I add corals?
I'm also questioning "acclimation"...seen it mentioned in these treads, but no where on AI manual-(3) can anyone explain if this is a "setting" or just a perimeter for manual setting percentages?

I've jumped in, both feet:uhoh3:! 125 Gallon, 60x18x24, 110lb rock, 100lb live sand, with 30G sump and have been cycling for all of 4 days.
Thanks

 

[ghostman]

A few questions-it seems everyones settings are really varied from what Ive seen. I am starting a brand new reef tank (I'm new to saltwater) and am wondering (1) if there is a recommended setting out of the box, so to speak?
(2) Will I need to fiddle with the settings as I add corals?
I'm also questioning "acclimation"...seen it mentioned in these treads, but no where on AI manual-(3) can anyone explain if this is a "setting" or just a perimeter for manual setting percentages?

I've jumped in, both feet:uhoh3:! 125 Gallon, 60x18x24, 110lb rock, 100lb live sand, with 30G sump and have been cycling for all of 4 days.
Thanks

1) There are no firm settings directly from the manufacturer, or from users. LEDs have a reputation for providing stronger lighting than our eyes perceive, so users coming from other types of lighting may perceive the light as dim and have the urge to "crank it up". It is generally recommended to start low and work your way up, allowing your corals to dictate what is your optimal settings. Too much light would result in bleaching or tissue necrosis.
2 and 3) You have a while to wait for corals, so keep doing research and asking questions. Acclimation is a mode on the AI interface that starts with a low percentage of lighting, and gradually increases over the course of several weeks. It is a mode that can be turned on/off in the AI app or myAI.com site. You can also do it yourself by starting at 30-40% overall maximum intensity and working up to your desired level.

 

[diversitti]

1) There are no firm settings directly from the manufacturer, or from users. LEDs have a reputation for providing stronger lighting than our eyes perceive, so users coming from other types of lighting may perceive the light as dim and have the urge to "crank it up". It is generally recommended to start low and work your way up, allowing your corals to dictate what is your optimal settings. Too much light would result in bleaching or tissue necrosis.
2 and 3) You have a while to wait for corals, so keep doing research and asking questions. Acclimation is a mode on the AI interface that starts with a low percentage of lighting, and gradually increases over the course of several weeks. It is a mode that can be turned on/off in the AI app or myAI.com site. You can also do it yourself by starting at 30-40% overall maximum intensity and working up to your desired level.

Thanks ghostman; I know its a wile before I add coral, but I'm still wondering, once I have a optimal setting for existing corals, should I ramp down the percentages when I add new ones?
Also wondering about percentages for each color-should I keep them all the same, say 30%; seems most favor higher percentages for the blues and violets. If you have an opinion, its appreciated!

 

[Forced 2 Farm]

Will the settings posted on here for the Hydras also work for the Prime? I just got mine hooked up over my LPS dominate 29cube. I just set it to 14K at 25% for the time being but was going to look through the tread to see if I could find a setting for LPS if it will work

 

[CFC1016]

Are you using hydra HD? I am using 26HD and dont see where i can input location for weather effect.

bump. i too am using a 26hd. Seems like the integrated UI for the HD is not the same as that on the director/controller. would like to hear some experience of more AI-well-versed users who have made the switch to HD.

I am running zibba's graph, slightly tweaked for aesthetics and more blue.

 

[Mattnjayne]

This is my current setting but at 50% acclimatisation.

Noticing cyano starting to develop

Should I turn off lunar mode and send my tank into darkness at night for a while?

I have ample flow in my tank.

Only started since switching to this light.

 

[GOSKN5]

Need some assistance connecting hydra 26hd to myAi app... keeps searching but not locating the light. It's blinking blue/green...

I see the hydra wireless network listed and when I connect to it the app finds the light but says unable to connect..

thanks for the help...

 

[GOSKN5]

I have had about every color on the light haha.. can't find it on the app

 

[ghostman]

First try resetting your light by holding the reset button in for 15seconds or so until it flashes red. Then try to connect to the hydra wireless network as shown in the setup instructions. I had to do a reset on my Prime, as well as both of my Hydra26HDs. It worked perfectly after that.

 

[Jewilson83]

SMH!!!!! All of my settings are gone!!! Can I get them back? I had trouble with my Hydra HDs going offline and took hours to get them back up. I go to my "auto" settings and everything is gone.

 

[chercm]

any apex map to share ?

 

[GOSKN5]

First try resetting your light by holding the reset button in for 15seconds or so until it flashes red. Then try to connect to the hydra wireless network as shown in the setup instructions. I had to do a reset on my Prime, as well as both of my Hydra26HDs. It worked perfectly after that.

Mine had no setup instructions.. it had a quick start guide that had three steps.. and those three didn't work haha..

 

[GOSKN5]

I was able to get it to work on my surface by connecting to the hydra network and going to the Web address listed. So I could get it to work on surface..

What are the steps on myAi? I downloaded the app but it keeps searching and searching.. won't find the light.. if I turn on wireless on my phone it will connect to the hydra network but still can't connect to the light