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04/24/2018, 10:01 AM | #5151 |
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I got my two hydra26hd’s from AI, got them setup and connected. Downloaded and then loaded the SPS AB+ Respiration. I have not mounted the lights yet, but with the smaller footprint I should be able to mount them around 14”AWL max.
Can’t wait!
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04/24/2018, 03:50 PM | #5154 | |
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The low power ones have been renamed with t5ho due to some confusion months back between low and high power. The win t5ho settings are a direct 35% reduction in light output of the main settings. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see the tank! https://1drv.ms/f/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgZdidaM1bosnUqv21g Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Awesome I’m very excited to see the tank progress under the new lights. Lots of pictures please! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04/26/2018, 06:02 AM | #5156 |
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I'm using a single Prime HD over a 24G aquapod. Using the Stuart Bertram settings (which are basically the Saxby ones) that they have on their website to download @ http://www.aquaillumination.com/signature/
So far very happy with it. I did kick my blue and purple up just a few percent each, 3% if my memory serves. I love this light so far, but the interface could use some improvement. I needed to adjust the times on the entire profile and couldn't figure out how to do it in one fell swoop from the web interface. I only just now found out I can 2 finger pinch to move via the phone app in this thread. lol. I spent HOURS trying to find out how to do it, reading websites, looking through their support page, FAQ, etc. |
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Do you think I should run any acclimation time? Or do you think I should be good since I already had leds? Number wise they are pretty close to the same settings I ran on my original hydras. I understand though these new ones have a little more punch. Just looking for opinions about acclimation. Thanks
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I would absolutely acclimate. If your using my AB+ full power I’d do 30% over 2 months. How do you like them so far? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I got off the road last night about 10pm, so my “old” lights were an hour away from darkness. So I waited until 11pm and swapped them out. Today/night will be the first time I visually see them “on” the tank. As for acclimation that’s actually what I originally set them for, 30% for 2mths. I will be using the “AB+Respiration” settings. I’ll see if my fiancé has here cannon camera charged. I’ll try to get some pictures this evening of “Day 1”.
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Tank specs are in my sig below. I started my rock in my old 180gal almost 10.5yrs ago, then about 8yrs ago i "downsized" to my current in wall tank. It was initially started as a fish only tank. After about 2yrs I removed all fish(predators) and went a different route; the community/reef type fish and i then added a few softies, nothing major, the normal rookie mistakes, gsp xenia etc. It did its thing for about a year and then I heard about and attended a local known frag swap. I bought about 15-20 frags to "restock" and really start a full reef tank. Now, fast for to today, all those frags have been going nuts the past 5yrs. Ive probably fragged and gave away more than my tank actually holds at one time haha.
About 3wks ago i fragged majority of my colonies. Here is a pic from 1month ago... https://i.imgur.com/4ET6v3F.jpg . I didnt even think to take more pics before i took down my old fixtures. Disclaimer: I am no photographer! I took my fiances camera downstairs while she was in the shower, shhhh. Its a Cannon T6 something. I put it in "Close Up" mode, no flash, manual zoom, manual focus. I did absolutely no color changes in the camera or afterwards, straight from the sd card. Actually in person i see slightly more blue, with slightly better "pop"! Sweet! In the past 8yrs with this tank, i went from t5 only, to MH plus t5, then to the original hydras(2) and now the hydra26hd's(2). Pictures of "Day1" with new lights and after heavy fragging. "AB+ w/respir." Changed the ramp on to 2hrs instead on 1hr. Also lowered the reds slightly. Enjoy... https://imgur.com/a/Kdni5DX
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It really is nice to see such a grown out system. You have some stunning colonies in there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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just wanted to be apart of the gang lol. Hydra 52s non HD 10” above the water 6 lights on my 190g which has been up for 4 yrs and all sps grown from from frags or very small 3”x3” colonies. Don’t have the money to upgrade to HD yet but would like to. Sorry for the bad pics
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04/28/2018, 10:45 AM | #5164 |
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Dang nice work!
It really is rewarding starting with frags and watching them turn into monster colonies.
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Thanks man! It does feel real good and then after it’s done you can cut out some of the not so favorites and plant new to grow lol. You can grow colonies with Leds it just take time. |
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Quick question about the acclimation setting. Other than turn the switch “on” and setting the dates/times/intensity, how can I see what settings my lights are currently at? When I look into the app, it shows the “pre-acclimation” intensities as normal.
Does that even make sense? What I circled in red is that my program settings or where the lights are currently? Thanks Side note: I realize when I took my screenshot it was “night time”, but I think you get my point...
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Once you toggle between the waypoints it will show you your max setting but the lights will still be dimmed in acclimation mode |
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Pic from the work tank. Just added a nem and some maroons, I’ll remember to get a full tank shot tomorrow. Tank is nothing special, just doing an anemone, clowns, gsp, and Xenia. My goal is looks good to people who don’t know reef tanks and requires near zero maintenance lol
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I love it’s face, it’s like, “What are you lookin’ at?”
I agree for that tank. Things that people “like” or think look good is a great choice. Plenty of movement for show, but easy maintenance, I dig it
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I knew I seen it somewhere. A few posts back I asked about seeing where I could see what percentage the lights where actually at. Well I found it for iOS. But, here’s the weird thing, it doesn’t show on my phone app but it does on my iPad.
Note: Pic 1 is my phone, shows at the top 5% (max lunar) Pic 2 is my iPad, shows max 5% at the top but at the bottom it shows 2% for where the lights actually are tonight for my lunar. Why wouldn’t the phone app show this? Is there a screen that I haven’t found? Swipe a certain way? Or are they actually “different apps” for a phone versus a tablet.
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They are the same app but due to screen area you apparently don’t see that percentage breakout. My guess is there is no way to access this on the phone shell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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