AI Hydra 26 Settings for 60G Cube

[Ethan P]

Here ( https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-floating-recessed-light-fixture-canopy.429498/ ) is my DIY Floating canopy that I am in the middle of doing now. Still haven't made up my mind how I am going to mount the lights inside it. Project for this weekend when I put it up.

Maybe this will give you some ideas. I have a rough blueprint-style design I made that is in the as well.

I also have hydra 26hds, and have a similar schedule as the one pictured above.

Here’s the current setup.

 

[jsker]

Here’s the current setup.

I think you are good. I will upload my setting later and you can tweek them

Nice job on the hood and I can see your concern.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I see what u mean.. and NJ on this. I like the look.... I guess ull just hafta make this a fowlr tank and build a bigger one for ur coral desires.

Kidding... theres always the option of raising this hood up for the rimless look and mounting it floating it somehow.. Two 45° cut 2x4's straight out from the corner to grab onto that hood mounting in the back?

Idk man. Follow ur heart! Haha. Good luck

 

[jsker]

Here are my setting to up load

link

 

[Mattrg02]

The tank is deep enough that spread will be fine near the bottom. You might need to max out all blue channels though to get enough PAR near the bottom.

 

[ocncheffy]

How was 26HD on this tank? I have a 24-24-24 cube as well, and I was worried that one 26HD wouldn't provide enough coverage.. This looks like it's still well let up everywhere. Mine would also be 7-8" off the water.

 

[Ethan P]

How was 26HD on this tank? I have a 24-24-24 cube as well, and I was worried that one 26HD wouldn't provide enough coverage.. This looks like it's still well let up everywhere. Mine would also be 7-8" off the water.

Coverage isn't an issue, it does quite well. Right now I'm growing Duncans and Zoas on the sand bed.