AI Hydra 26 Settings

louienardi · Oct 27, 2016

I really like the look. Just trying to get the setting right. Too many options!!

louienardi · Oct 27, 2016

Trying to get setting right. Love the lights but tricky!!

brogers · Mar 3, 2017

I agree...how can anyone really know whats best?!

brogers · Mar 3, 2017

I am running the AI sps ab+1 program that was devoloped by ecotech for the radions but has been modified for the hydras...

pirate2876 · Mar 3, 2017

brogers said:
I agree...how can anyone really know whats best?!

Just ask your corals

wowkingjames · Mar 3, 2017

Thanks for the info...

TheGovernor [559] · Mar 20, 2017

brogers said:
I am running the AI sps ab+1 program that was devoloped by ecotech for the radions but has been modified for the hydras...

Do you have a link to more info on this,intensity duration percentages and such ? Very interested in how this is working .

brogers · Mar 20, 2017

Give me your email and I will send the AIP file. I decided to use something a lil leas intense as I have yet to have any SPS in tank. Mostly softies and LPS. Found this to be too high for them.

TheGovernor [559] · Mar 20, 2017

brogers said:
Give me your email and I will send the AIP file. I decided to use something a lil leas intense as I have yet to have any SPS in tank. Mostly softies and LPS. Found this to be too high for them.

Sent .

Saltyanimals · Apr 21, 2017

Brogers - I'm interested in your Hydra profile too. Running pair of non-HD Hydra 26s on a 40B sitting about 9" off water. Mixed reef with some 3-4 week old mini SPS colonies. Thanks.

ca2or · Oct 18, 2017

You guys are making me feel bad. Here's my settings. 2x26HD's over a 40 breeder (15 inches deep). LPS, Zoas, various bubble tips, and softies.

Saltyanimals · Oct 18, 2017

lol Your tank will tell you what it likes, but IMHO those are very high (for my tank) considering the softie, LPS needs. I ran 75-80% peaks for my 40B but that had SPSs loaded ontop. Again if everything looks happy then you're good.

Saltwater71203 · Feb 11, 2018

I have one AI Hydra 26 light above my 93 Gallon tank. We mainly have soft corals, but do plan to get hard corals. I need help with the light settings for this specific setup. Any help would be appreciated.

Saltwater71203 · Feb 11, 2018

I have one AI Hydra 26 light above my 93 Gallon tank. We mainly have soft corals, but do plan to get hard corals. I need help with the light settings for this specific setup. Any help would be appreciated.

SDboatguy · Feb 12, 2018

I would start with at least a second Hydra 26. They only cover 18-24" per fixture.

lancesmith1 · Feb 12, 2018

I am running the Red Sea Safe program with all UV,Blues maxed, RG at zero and white at 60%. I like it so far and no advert reaction coming from 20K MH. I can literally see montipora growth daily.

lancesmith1 · Feb 12, 2018

louienardi said:
I really like the look. Just trying to get the setting right. Too many options!!

Try the Red Sea program. I start at 8 am and ramp down at 4pm. so... from 8 to 12 it ramps up and the is maxed 12 to 4. then it ramps down 4 to 8. you can adjust your start and stop times accordingly. It is super simple using the Easy set up mode. These AI are great lights. I ran them before I moved and sold my last tank. I got great results with them before. I am 80% SPS with short polyp SPS and some ZOAs down low.