Apex and AI Hydra?

tmccaffery · 04/01/2018, 09:20 AM

I have the new Apex is the Hydra Apex compatible or do I need a module? Thanks

RussM · 04/01/2018, 09:25 AM

It depends on which Hydra you have. The older (not HD)Hydras are supported through the AWM module. The AWM module, however, has been discontinued. If you need an AWM, you might be able to find a used one.

The Hydra HD and Prime HD will be able to be fully controlled by an Apex (2016) in the near future. Full support for these was just announced and will be demonstrated at RAP Orlando next weekend.

tmccaffery · 04/01/2018, 10:22 AM

I have the Hydra 26 HD just bought the Red Sea Max 170

Optionman · 04/01/2018, 11:06 AM

I have 4 Hydra HD 26 above Red Sea 650. I also have apex but I chose to plug lights into a power strip and then directly into a wall outlet and bypass the apex. I control/access the lights via AI iPhone app, though they are basically “set it and forget it”.

I still use the 8 outlets provided by the apex for other reef components (return pump/solenoid/skimmer/heater/chaeto reactor/CArx/etc).

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tmccaffery · 04/01/2018, 11:18 AM

OK thats what I will do. Thanks

slimfitz · 04/01/2018, 10:02 PM

I also run 3 Hydra 52 HDs and 2 Hydra 26 HDs through AI's app. It is very user friendly. I don't really know how the Apex could control them better? I do have each light plugged individually into a controlled outlet in case the tank overtemps.

choco24 · 04/02/2018, 03:33 AM

This is exactly what I do as well. Too easy this was not to do it.

04/01/2018, 09:20 AM	#1
tmccaffery Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 170	Apex and AI Hydra? I have the new Apex is the Hydra Apex compatible or do I need a module? Thanks

04/01/2018, 09:25 AM	#2
RussM Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 7,818	It depends on which Hydra you have. The older (not HD)Hydras are supported through the AWM module. The AWM module, however, has been discontinued. If you need an AWM, you might be able to find a used one. The Hydra HD and Prime HD will be able to be fully controlled by an Apex (2016) in the near future. Full support for these was just announced and will be demonstrated at RAP Orlando next weekend.

04/01/2018, 10:22 AM	#3
tmccaffery Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 170	I have the Hydra 26 HD just bought the Red Sea Max 170

04/01/2018, 11:06 AM	#4
Optionman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 774	I have 4 Hydra HD 26 above Red Sea 650. I also have apex but I chose to plug lights into a power strip and then directly into a wall outlet and bypass the apex. I control/access the lights via AI iPhone app, though they are basically “set it and forget it”. I still use the 8 outlets provided by the apex for other reef components (return pump/solenoid/skimmer/heater/chaeto reactor/CArx/etc). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/01/2018, 11:18 AM	#5
tmccaffery Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 170	OK thats what I will do. Thanks

04/01/2018, 10:02 PM	#6
slimfitz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 68	I also run 3 Hydra 52 HDs and 2 Hydra 26 HDs through AI's app. It is very user friendly. I don't really know how the Apex could control them better? I do have each light plugged individually into a controlled outlet in case the tank overtemps.

04/02/2018, 03:33 AM	#7
choco24 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 34	This is exactly what I do as well. Too easy this was not to do it.