AI Hydra Settings Thread

[Orcus Varuna]

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?

I would think an a160 would be perfect and look pretty sharp hanging down next to the hydra! For reference this is what I'm currently using to supplement a few 6500k t5ho. They are sunblaster strips from amazon. Also, the new aquatic life t5 light is pretty sharp looking as well.

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[GfordQC]

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?

I'm making my own canopy to house the T5's and my AI 52HD will sit on top. It won't be flush with the top, but should not be overly noticeable from where the lights will hang.

 

[Kinetic]

Those are all really nice setups! I'm not sure they'll go with my aesthetic exactly. I'm thinking of painting a Kessil A160 tuna sun white, and hanging it in front or behind the AI Hydra.

Here's my tank (while cycling earlier this year):

 

[shaginwagon13]

Those are all really nice setups! I'm not sure they'll go with my aesthetic exactly. I'm thinking of painting a Kessil A160 tuna sun white, and hanging it in front or behind the AI Hydra.

Here's my tank (while cycling earlier this year):

Beautiful looking tank and setup :thumbsup:

 

[GfordQC]

Here is my canopy added this weekend. Right now i just have two bulbs going for only 1 hr. Even that seemed to shock the coral so i moved it down to 1/2 for today. I'll try and get some pics when the lights are on later. I used the T5 setup that Orcus created.

 

[Orcus Varuna]

Here is my canopy added this weekend. Right now i just have two bulbs going for only 1 hr. Even that seemed to shock the coral so i moved it down to 1/2 for today. I'll try and get some pics when the lights are on later. I used the T5 setup that Orcus created.

I love the custom canopy it really looks great! What bulbs are you going to run?


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[GfordQC]

I love the custom canopy it really looks great! What bulbs are you going to run?


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Thanks! Total cost of the canopy was around $50 for materials. It was my first project. I think next year i'm going to add an electrical cabinet. I'm actually using the 2-Blue Plus and 2-Coral Plus same as you I believe. Currently I have two bulbs in, but i'm only doing 1/2" hr to start off. Going to bump it to a 1hr on Sunday and go from there.

 

[Orcus Varuna]

Someone deleted the files so here is the updated link! https://1drv.ms/f/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgZdidaM1bosnUqv21g


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[Orcus Varuna]

Thanks! Total cost of the canopy was around $50 for materials. It was my first project. I think next year i'm going to add an electrical cabinet. I'm actually using the 2-Blue Plus and 2-Coral Plus same as you I believe. Currently I have two bulbs in, but i'm only doing 1/2" hr to start off. Going to bump it to a 1hr on Sunday and go from there.

Awesome $50 is not bad at all. I currently run 1 Giesemann Tropic and 1 Coral Plus. Once I get my Aquatic life fixture I'm going to switch to 2 tropics and 2 reefbrite actinics. I'm just not a fan of hyper blue tanks lol


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[GfordQC]

Awesome $50 is not bad at all. I currently run 1 Giesemann Tropic and 1 Coral Plus. Once I get my Aquatic life fixture I'm going to switch to 2 tropics and 2 reefbrite actinics. I'm just not a fan of hyper blue tanks lol


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Oh got ya. Yeah i like the look when it comes on for sure. Took me a second to get used to it with the difference to the program i ran before.

 

[qfrisco]

Those with Refugiums: What light/s do you have over your macro?

Those with Refugiums: What light/s do you have over your macro?

I've been battling a hair algae issue in my display for the last 1.5 years or so, basically since I put my Hydra 52s in. I had 2x Vegas before that, 6x overdriven T5HOs before those, and 2x 250w MHs before those and never had hair algae this bad. This with a very low bio-load (one clown and a small kole tang) in my 90g, and feeding every 3rd day.

I'm now pursuing this theory that my refugium lights aren't able to compete against my Hydra 52s, having just ran CFL bulbs in there to date (which is what I've used for my previous light setups). Just last week I put one of my old Vegas down there with all colors at 100% . We'll see.

So, I was curious, for those Hydra owners than keep macroalgae in your refugium, what light/s do you have underneath?

 

[Orcus Varuna]

I've been battling a hair algae issue in my display for the last 1.5 years or so, basically since I put my Hydra 52s in. I had 2x Vegas before that, 6x overdriven T5HOs before those, and 2x 250w MHs before those and never had hair algae this bad. This with a very low bio-load (one clown and a small kole tang) in my 90g, and feeding every 3rd day.



I'm now pursuing this theory that my refugium lights aren't able to compete against my Hydra 52s, having just ran CFL bulbs in there to date (which is what I've used for my previous light setups). Just last week I put one of my old Vegas down there with all colors at 100% . We'll see.



So, I was curious, for those Hydra owners than keep macroalgae in your refugium, what light/s do you have underneath?

I ran a fuge for awhile and had to throw a ton of light on it for it to compete with the display. Eventually put a spare prime I had on it and that was finally enough. I'd probably go with a sbreef fuge light or a kessil h360 if I was going to set one up again.


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[qfrisco]

I ran a fuge for awhile and had to throw a ton of light on it for it to compete with the display. Eventually put a spare prime I had on it and that was finally enough. I'd probably go with a sbreef fuge light or a kessil h360 if I was going to set one up again.


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Orcus-

What are you doing for your nutrient export now?

 

[Orcus Varuna]

Orcus-



What are you doing for your nutrient export now?

Went back to carbon dosing. No matter how good the fuge was growing I couldn't keep nutrients in check.


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[bucfan]

Went back to carbon dosing. No matter how good the fuge was growing I couldn't keep nutrients in check.


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What do you use for carbon dosing?

 

[Reeftub]

Went back to carbon dosing. No matter how good the fuge was growing I couldn't keep nutrients in check.


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How about a algae scrubber? I ditched bio pellets and just installed one. I'll let y'all know when it's broke in and running maturely.

 

[Orcus Varuna]

How about a algae scrubber? I ditched bio pellets and just installed one. I'll let y'all know when it's broke in and running maturely.

Algae scrubbers are nice I know a few reefers that have made some nice ones and completely eliminated their skimmer and carbon dosing. But for me carbon dosing just plain works.


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[Cammunoz]

I'm making my own canopy to house the T5's and my AI 52HD will sit on top. It won't be flush with the top, but should not be overly noticeable from where the lights will hang.



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I seen this idea while searching google I think it's awesome! But.....do you think it's a fire hazard ?! That the only thing stopping me from building one


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[GfordQC]

I seen this idea while searching google I think it's awesome! But.....do you think it's a fire hazard ?! That the only thing stopping me from building one


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Why do you feel it is a fire hazard? The fixture is currently around 11" off of the water, plus there is a cover over the tank.

 

[Cammunoz]

Well I maybe over analyzing. I just remember when I accidentally left my SOL BLUES on my couch they burned a hole in it. Would this cause an issue with them resting on the wood?


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