New AI 64 HDs- feedback needed

[AnacapaReefs]

I have the opportunity to buy 5 AI hydra 64 hds for $2400. Brand new. I do have a few questions.
How powerful are they? Are they worth it (for current owners)
Can I control the a stock apex 2016? (No extra module)
Can I control them with the AI app when I am not home?
Can I recreate the AB+ spectrum?
Will 5 + t5 hybrid be enough for a 96”x30” tank? If not, how many will I need?
I can get up to 8.
Also, are they a worthwhile investment?

 

[Kzang]

I have both the 26 and 32. One thing I hate is the 32 is Bluetooth only. The original 26 HDs were wifi. It sucks having to turn on my Bluetooth when I could of changed everything away from my house.

They are great lights though. Google ai presets and go to their website. They have presets you can use. Someone has close to the ab+ and bts did a video comparing the two

 

[AnacapaReefs]

I have both the 26 and 32. One thing I hate is the 32 is Bluetooth only. The original 26 HDs were wifi. It sucks having to turn on my Bluetooth when I could of changed everything away from my house.

They are great lights though. Google ai presets and go to their website. They have presets you can use. Someone has close to the ab+ and bts did a video comparing the two

Can I control them with my Apex?

 

[Kzang]

Can I control them with my Apex?

Yes, but I've heard bad things. The ai app on my phone does a fantastic job that I don't have them hooked to my apexEL

 

[DaneGer21]

Only Bluetooth?

For this day in age, that sucks! What’s their thinking behind that I wonder? So they don’t need to improve their cloud service?

 

[Kzang]

Only Bluetooth?

For this day in age, that sucks! What’s their thinking behind that I wonder? So they don’t need to improve their cloud service?

I don't know. I was trying to set it up for the first time as wifi, and I texted them and was like it's not broadcasting for me to set it up....then he said it only sets up with bluetooth

 

[AnacapaReefs]

Bump

 

[AnacapaReefs]

Bump

 

[Kzang]

Also, i keep 3 over my 72x18x24. Two 26 HD, and one 32