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Unread 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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Unread 04/24/2018, 12:46 PM   #5152
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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!
I started mine at that height & have since moved them down closer to 10-11". I borrowed a par meter from LFS & that was my sweet spot...

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Unread 04/24/2018, 01:31 PM   #5153
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I started mine at that height & have since moved them down closer to 10-11". I borrowed a par meter from LFS & that was my sweet spot...

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Hopefully one night this week I can get them hung. Plus, I gotta get my old hydras sent back to them in a timely manner.


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Unread 04/24/2018, 03:50 PM   #5154
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Hey Orcus Varuna



Followed this thread a lot , somewhere early on your refer to a AB+ Low Power setting profile , I could not find it in your onedrive .



I have a 90G 48 Inch Length and 24 Inch Height , Just completed my tank cycle and put in 2 Hydra 26 HDs into it . Would greatly appreciate your advice on what profile should i run on a fresh tank .



For your ref https://www.*********.com/threads/90...-method.368817

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!

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Unread 04/24/2018, 03:53 PM   #5155
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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!


Awesome I’m very excited to see the tank progress under the new lights. Lots of pictures please!


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Unread 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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Awesome I’m very excited to see the tank progress under the new lights. Lots of pictures please!


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I got them hung last night after work. I was able to actually get them mounted at 14” AWL.

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.

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I got them hung last night after work. I was able to actually get them mounted at 14” AWL.



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 under these new ones have a little more punch.



Just looking for opinions about acclimation.



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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?


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Unread 04/27/2018, 08:45 AM   #5159
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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?


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I haven’t even seen them “on” yet! Haha

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...

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Unread 04/27/2018, 08:41 PM   #5161
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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


It really is nice to see such a grown out system. You have some stunning colonies in there.


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Unread 04/28/2018, 06:50 AM   #5162
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It really is nice to see such a grown out system. You have some stunning colonies in there.


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Thanks for the kind words. Changing lights this far in really had me nervous! I’m excited as the tank looked great on “Day1”.


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Unread 04/28/2018, 08:52 AM   #5163
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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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Dang nice work!

It really is rewarding starting with frags and watching them turn into monster colonies.


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Dang nice work!

It really is rewarding starting with frags and watching them turn into monster colonies.


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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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...
Set it for acclimation mode then close and reopen the app when the lights are on. When you look at the graph for the light intensify it should be reduced then

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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Set it for acclimation mode then close and reopen the app when the lights are on. When you look at the graph for the light intensify it should be reduced then

Once you toggle between the waypoints it will show you your max setting but the lights will still be dimmed in acclimation mode
Thanks for the fast reply. I was just afraid of it not “acclimating”


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Thanks for the fast reply. I was just afraid of it not “acclimating”
You’ll see the different when you use the button for the acclimation. The lights will be visibly dimmer


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Thanks for the fast reply. I was just afraid of it not “acclimating”


Ya it’s not reflected in any graph or number but if you have acclimation on it does the reduction in the background


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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 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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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.


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.


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