AI Hydra Settings Thread

[rishma]

I am in the small minority of reefers that like a daylight spectrum for viewing. I suppose this comes from the days when I ran iwasaki 65k halides with VHO actinics.

I run my white greens and reds higher than my blue spectrums
I still don't love the color, but I've only had the light for a couple months so I'm still tweaking.

I suppose this is a compromise too, between me and the corals.

[Kinetic]

Originally Posted by rishma

I am in the small minority of reefers that like a daylight spectrum for viewing. I suppose this comes from the days when I ran iwasaki 65k halides with VHO actinics.

I run my white greens and reds higher than my blue spectrums
I still don't love the color, but I've only had the light for a couple months so I'm still tweaking.

I suppose this is a compromise too, between me and the corals.

I'm in the same boat. I don't think I can run the usual AB+ spectrum that works best for SPS. My tank sits in my home office, which I work in all day/night. I can't possibly handle that blue light the whole time. I want to enjoy having the tank in the room more than simply growing out corals.

I'll try keeping some SPS in the light range that I like, and if none of them work, I'll just stick to anemones.

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by rishma

I am in the small minority of reefers that like a daylight spectrum for viewing. I suppose this comes from the days when I ran iwasaki 65k halides with VHO actinics.



I run my white greens and reds higher than my blue spectrums

I still don't love the color, but I've only had the light for a couple months so I'm still tweaking.



I suppose this is a compromise too, between me and the corals.

Your definitely not in the minority. On my main display I run 1 Geismann Tropic 6500k and 1 ATI Coral+ to offset the blue of the AB+ coming from my 52HD. It's really unfortunate the Cree xp2 white diodes is so darn harsh. I have tried a million different combinations and keep coming back to blue channels 90-100 and whites 20-25. The animals just look healthier at this ratio so I will put up with hating the blue haze.


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[Kinetic]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

Your definitely not in the minority. On my main display I run 1 Geismann Tropic 6500k and 1 ATI Coral+ to offset the blue of the AB+ coming from my 52HD. It's really unfortunate the Cree xp2 white diodes is so darn harsh. I have tried a million different combinations and keep coming back to blue channels 90-100 and whites 20-25. The animals just look healthier at this ratio so I will put up with hating the blue haze.

Yeah, it makes total sense why those colors work well there. Thank you again for all your help!

[rishma]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

Your definitely not in the minority. On my main display I run 1 Geismann Tropic 6500k and 1 ATI Coral+ to offset the blue of the AB+ coming from my 52HD. It's really unfortunate the Cree xp2 white diodes is so darn harsh. I have tried a million different combinations and keep coming back to blue channels 90-100 and whites 20-25. The animals just look healthier at this ratio so I will put up with hating the blue haze.


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If I am unable to get a combo that pleases me and coral I will need to try a different light. I just cannot tolerate the blued-out tank.

[bowen1022]

For some reason the settings OneDrive is not working properly for me. Is that happening for anyone else?

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by bowen1022

For some reason the settings OneDrive is not working properly for me. Is that happening for anyone else?

I just deleted and readded the files. A few others have complained they weren't working as well https://1drv.ms/f/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgZdidaM1bosnUqv21g


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[bowen1022]

Thank you Orcus


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[Flatrack01]

Hey guys I have been laying low for quite a while reading and learning, but I do have a question. I'm running 3 52 HDs over a 225 gallon display (6' wide x 30" deep) with the AB+ settings. It is obvious that the 3 52s leave shadows and there are clear portions of the tank that aren't getting light. I have been in the process of designing a hybrid T5 fixture when I saw BRS announced the pre-order of the AquticaLife hybrid fixture which is exactly what I was going to build (laziness wins, I'm pre-ordering). It is currently a mixed reef but it will be moving towards a full SPS reef overtime.

The question is, what ATI bulbs should I run with the LEDs and whether or not anyone else is already doing this with their 52s. I'm going to back down the intensity of the LEDs once I have the T5s, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with the AB+ schedule with LEDs and pair T5 bulbs.

Thanks!

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by Flatrack01

Hey guys I have been laying low for quite a while reading and learning, but I do have a question. I'm running 3 52 HDs over a 225 gallon display (6' wide x 30" deep) with the AB+ settings. It is obvious that the 3 52s leave shadows and there are clear portions of the tank that aren't getting light. I have been in the process of designing a hybrid T5 fixture when I saw BRS announced the pre-order of the AquticaLife hybrid fixture which is exactly what I was going to build (laziness wins, I'm pre-ordering). It is currently a mixed reef but it will be moving towards a full SPS reef overtime.

The question is, what ATI bulbs should I run with the LEDs and whether or not anyone else is already doing this with their 52s. I'm going to back down the intensity of the LEDs once I have the T5s, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with the AB+ schedule with LEDs and pair T5 bulbs.

Thanks!

Already done! I have been running a tuned down version of my AB+ schedule since June with t5 supplements (via two sunblaster strips 1 ATI Coral Plus & 1 Geissmann Tropic) and have already pre ordered the 24” fixture lol. In this setup I think of the AB+ on the Hydra 52 as a few blue plus, actinic and an aqua blue special. It is an overpowering blue setting so I use the tropic mixed with the coral plus to warm up the display much closer to 10-14k rather then the 20k+ of hydras running he AB+ schedule. When I get the aquatic life fixture I’m leaning toward 2 coral plus and 2 geissmann tropics as I’d like to bring the display even closer to 10k. Here’s the tunes down AB+ schedule I’ve been using and let me know what you end up going with https://1drv.ms/u/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgbEd1D-PnRTur8VpfQ

Also here’s as close as I could get the white balance of my display


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[Flatrack01]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I have pre-ordered the 48" fixture and was thinking Coral+ and blue+, however, I agree it sounds like it will be way too much blue. I will do a little more research on this and wait patiently for my fixture to show up.

I appreciate the Hydra settings. I actually took the AB+ schedule from you and started running it in the middle of Sept (thanks by the way. I downloaded this one and will save it until the T5s get there.

[brandonrush1]

Can anyone help, which api profile should I be using with my Hydra 26 attached to my Red Sea E-170?

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by brandonrush1

Can anyone help, which api profile should I be using with my Hydra 26 attached to my Red Sea E-170?

I would start with this one https://1drv.ms/u/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgbFmP6TqRd5MlFPePA


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[brandonrush1]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

I would start with this one https://1drv.ms/u/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgbFmP6TqRd5MlFPePA


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Thanks a ton! Just getting into the hobby and no corals in there now, but coming soon.

[brandonrush1]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

I would start with this one https://1drv.ms/u/s!Akco_cmvvLNrgbFmP6TqRd5MlFPePA


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One quick question for you. Would it be alright to have some light at night, or do you recommend a complete blackout? If so what settings should I change? Maybe the blues to 2%?

[ggdowski]

I'd love to join the party here. However, I can't figure out how to upload lighting profiles. I can email them to myself and load them into myAI. All it says is a new preset has been saved and nothing has changed. I'm not sure what I am missing, but it is very confusing as to how to upload profiles.

[ggdowski]

Who thought a "Star" was a good idea for this on the software application?

[brandonrush1]

Originally Posted by ggdowski

I'd love to join the party here. However, I can't figure out how to upload lighting profiles. I can email them to myself and load them into myAI. All it says is a new preset has been saved and nothing has changed. I'm not sure what I am missing, but it is very confusing as to how to upload profiles.

It was confusing for me first too. Are you doing it on your phone or computer? What you have to do is login on a computer or desktop mode on your phone and look for the sideways V icon next to the trash can/delete button. From there you choose upload.

[ggdowski]

I just interacted with AquaIllumination on this. I couldn't find any FAQ or documentation on it. It relies on you finding the obscure sideways V or by randomly pushing the star on the app. As I told them, this is likely the most powerful attribute of their system. That is to be able to share and try light schedules from others. It should be stupid obvious on the dashboard. There is a button for "easy setup" but no buttons for "uploading and saving" configurations.

[brandonrush1]

Originally Posted by ggdowski

I just interacted with AquaIllumination on this. I couldn't find any FAQ or documentation on it. It relies on you finding the obscure sideways V or by randomly pushing the star on the app. As I told them, this is likely the most powerful attribute of their system. That is to be able to share and try light schedules from others. It should be stupid obvious on the dashboard. There is a button for "easy setup" but no buttons for "uploading and saving" configurations.

See attached, see it next to trash can

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by ggdowski

I just interacted with AquaIllumination on this. I couldn't find any FAQ or documentation on it. It relies on you finding the obscure sideways V or by randomly pushing the star on the app. As I told them, this is likely the most powerful attribute of their system. That is to be able to share and try light schedules from others. It should be stupid obvious on the dashboard. There is a button for "easy setup" but no buttons for "uploading and saving" configurations.

I am still at work and don’t have time to look but I have posted the instructions on how to mobile upload my profiles on at least two occasions in this thread. If I get a minute I will bump the post


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[ggdowski]

Thank you. Perhaps a stickey? They should make it easier


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[gp2]

A few months back I uploaded Orcus AB+ profile on the Hydra 26HDs.

It was a newly setup tank at the time. I believe the system to still be establishing itself and expect even better results. Here are my current results. Both growth and coloring.

[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by Orcus Varuna

Okay so it's a bit of a pain but you must first copy the link I posted and paste it into google chrome browser. For some reason safari is a pain with opening the one drive links. Once in the one drive web view click on the profile you wish to download and follow the pictures below. Once you download and open the file in myAI you will have to go to the myAI app for the remaining steps. Please let me know if you have any more trouble and i will try to help some more. Happy reefing!!




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Bump


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[Orcus Varuna]

Originally Posted by ggdowski

I just interacted with AquaIllumination on this. I couldn't find any FAQ or documentation on it. It relies on you finding the obscure sideways V or by randomly pushing the star on the app. As I told them, this is likely the most powerful attribute of their system. That is to be able to share and try light schedules from others. It should be stupid obvious on the dashboard. There is a button for "easy setup" but no buttons for "uploading and saving" configurations.

Here’s desktop upload instructions as well



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