Hydra 26hd / al hybrid install question

[Sgolden]

I have the 4ft version with 4 hydra 26hd leds going in. I want to orient the led front to back. My Innitial mock up looks like the hydra is a rad large and will require enlarging the end brackets. I'm i looking it the wrong ? Ideas please.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I have the 4ft version with 4 hydra 26hd leds going in. I want to orient the led front to back. My Innitial mock up looks like the hydra is a rad large and will require enlarging the end brackets. I'm i looking it the wrong ? Ideas please.

Correct, if you're looking to mount the lights front to back. youll have to get the extension brackets from AL.
https://www.aquaticlife.com/aquatic-life-t5ho-hybrid-mounting-system-parts.html

 

[Sgolden]

Correct, if you're looking to mount the lights front to back. youll have to get the extension brackets from AL.
https://www.aquaticlife.com/aquatic-life-t5ho-hybrid-mounting-system-parts.html

 

[Sgolden]

It's interesting, all of the pictures of applications show the hydra 26 going length wise. You don't get nearly the color blending and shade reduction as orienting front to back.
My plan is to use 4, and compliment with 2 blue+1actinic, sub out the 4th with purple, coral+, or another blue+. I'm going to use the radium 20k program. Basically lower white, red, green. Boost others.

 

[Sgolden]

Correct, if you're looking to mount the lights front to back. youll have to get the extension brackets from AL.
https://www.aquaticlife.com/aquatic-life-t5ho-hybrid-mounting-system-parts.html

Has anyone used the extensions? It says they are 24" which is way too much. They come with 18". The 26's need about a 1/4" more than the 18"s to fit. If rather not have to custom make the extensions, but will if needed. You would think they would make something adjustable.

 

[Sgolden]

 

[Sgolden]

Made custom side and top bars to allow for front to back instal

 

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[Sgolden]

Running B+A T5. In acclimation mode 30%. 9:30 - 8:30 with 2hr ramp. Running t5 at 12:00 - 4:00.

My first foray into either t5 or led. Had a t12 / 3 250w my system.

 

[Sgolden]

I meant to post in another thread I started. Wow

 

[Dannycosty]

Hey how's that lighting hood sitting on the tank? Just simply resting on it all. Way round the rim? Ta

 

[T-5unsystem]

Need to be very careful about T5 temps in a canopy like that. You don't want bulbs getting too hot!