AI VEGA/HYDRA Color...need help!!!

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

I bought 3 of these. I couldn't find manufacturer date...I think the black unit is vega and the white is hydra.
I need some opinions on these light...
lenses r different. white unit has diffuser lense and black one is clear lense.
Where can I find a clear lense to replace on a white unit? I like to have all match for 60x27x27 mix reef with mainly sps.
I am so new to this light. Google and ebay search didn't help much and hope to find someone here does better than that.
Thanks

saltyphish · Jul 23, 2015

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

Thanks bud....no body likes AI?

WetWhistle · Jul 23, 2015

I have the Hydra 52 and I love them. You can try the AI home page for parts.

http://www.aquaillumination.com/

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

I checked out their site but couldn't find what I need, probably I ll call em later...its weird that I see lense for AI sol on ebay but not for vega...

WetWhistle · Jul 23, 2015

They might not have all the products up that they carry. I have seen them at other sites online but I don't remember what ones so I will have to look.

FarmerTy · Jul 23, 2015

Don't do it Vu! Don't swap to AI's! [emoji12]

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

WetWhistle said:
They might not have all the products up that they carry. I have seen them at other sites online but I don't remember what ones so I will have to look.

Lmk when u find out...thanks

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

FarmerTy said:
Don't do it Vu! Don't swap to AI's! [emoji12]

Too late Ty. I bought em already

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

Just got off the phone with AI rep, they do have those 80° lense and led pucks for vega in Stock but not allowing to list cause the new lenses r promoting...
I order some right away, just a few bucks each....
Thanks wet whistle...

WetWhistle · Jul 23, 2015

You are welcome.

They take a little fine tuning for spectrum and intensity but once set they work great. Nice thing about the Vega\ Hydra 26 is if you want to upgrade you can get the Hydra 52 upgrade kit instead of buying new lights.

reef4beer · Jul 23, 2015

Unfortunately AI Vega is no longer being promoted, originally had a vega and wanted to buy another and couldn't find anywhere. Ended up buying a 52 to pair up with the vega.

All hydra units started coming out with those opaque lens, now the fifty twos also come with the original clear ones.

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

jmanyoma said:
Unfortunately AI Vega is no longer being promoted, originally had a vega and wanted to buy another and couldn't find anywhere. Ended up buying a 52 to pair up with the vega.

All hydra units started coming out with those opaque lens, now the fifty twos also come with the original clear ones.

Yepp...that leads me to senses that I can't find replacement parts for vega anywhere...but I am glad I called..

reef4beer · Jul 23, 2015

Been debating on upgrading the vega with the 52 upgrade just because of that.

Good to know they still have parts available, just need to give them a call.

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

So ...a rep told me $6.50ea for clear lense and led pucks $25ea...i got the lenses coming , probably get couple led pucks for spare...

Daytonareefing · Jul 23, 2015

I love AI. Lol

Vpham · Jul 23, 2015

jmanyoma said:
Been debating on upgrading the vega with the 52 upgrade just because of that.

Good to know they still have parts available, just need to give them a call.

U need to do that...