AI Hydra Translation of SPS AB+

[randyBRS]

What hight from the surface were your light mounted in the test?

I don't quite remember exactly, but my guess would be somewhere between 12"-20". Granted, for testing color spectrum height is likely less important than testing for PAR. The color of the light shouldn't change with height (unless testing just under the individual puck), but overall PAR will definitely change the further or closer you are. Unfortunately I didn't test PAR during this test, but a few posts back @Swav8tor shared some awesome PAR measurements for these similar settings.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

I don't quite remember exactly, but my guess would be somewhere between 12"-20". Granted, for testing color spectrum height is likely less important than testing for PAR. The color of the light shouldn't change with height (unless testing just under the individual puck), but overall PAR will definitely change the further or closer you are. Unfortunately I didn't test PAR during this test, but a few posts back @Swav8tor shared some awesome PAR measurements for these similar settings.

And Chaswood79

 

[SpikeB]

Are par meters still available to rent from brs

 

[randyBRS]

Are par meters still available to rent from brs

Right now they are OOS, from either still out being rented or pending some better packaging solution to protect them. However, yep we do still plan to keep this alive because of how valuable they are to reefers.

 

[IslandLifeReef]

Right now they are OOS, from either still out being rented or pending some better packaging solution to protect them. However, yep we do still plan to keep this alive because of how valuable they are to reefers.

@randyBRS, I've been told for three weeks now that they were going to be available any day now. I have had my name on the list for almost 6 weeks with no reply. How long should we expect it to take until they are available. I sent you guys an email this morning with no response. Is the waiting list really 2+ months long?

 

[jrill]

@randyBRS, I've been told for three weeks now that they were going to be available any day now. I have had my name on the list for almost 6 weeks with no reply. How long should we expect it to take until they are available. I sent you guys an email this morning with no response. Is the waiting list really 2+ months long?

I was on the list for about a month. Returned it last week. So it just takes time depending on demand.

 

[Waynerock]

I know this is a AI Hydra thread but I have Primes and was able to translate the AB+, readings are below (par).

Was able to borrow a par meter from my lfs and mapped out my tank. I would like to try my hand at sps, but I love my lps and softies. How much light is too much for lps and softies and zoas?

IM 20 Fusion
MIGHTYJET MIDSIZE AIO DC RETURN PUMP (538 GPH)
2 AI Prime HD
Intank media basket
Intank fuge basket
Ghost skimmer
Tunze ATO
Vivid Creative Aquariums RFG

Lights are 10 inches above the water and are 9 inches apart.

I got readings for both saxby’s and BRS AB+

Thank you so much for that! I have two primes the same height and spacing on my 170 and have been dying to know what my numbers are. You have solved the mystery. I have kept mine at 50% because of this now I know I can start working higher. Rockin

 

[IslandLifeReef]

I was on the list for about a month. Returned it last week. So it just takes time depending on demand.

I have been on the list for 6 weeks. I was told by BRS on the phone that they send out emails when they get them in stock and it is first come first serve. I have been checking my email frequently for 6 weeks. The last time I called I was told that they were getting a bunch back in a couple of days and I should get an email then. That was over a week ago. I'm not sure BRS has this working very smoothly yet and I'm not sure that the representatives answering the phones really know what is going on with the rental program. I sent @BRS an email hoping to get a better idea of what was going on, but they haven't replied. I was hoping that @randyBRS would see this and help out with some better info.

 

[Waynerock]

I am super torn now. I like the bluer look of the Saxby schedule but I don’t want to neglect the corals by running my lights in such a way that I won’t be giving them the best spectrum with the AB+. I can’t decide weather to go back to the AB+ I was running. Any negatives with one over the other I wonder?

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

I am super torn now. I like the bluer look of the Saxby schedule but I don’t want to neglect the corals by running my lights in such a way that I won’t be giving them the best spectrum with the AB+. I can’t decide weather to go back to the AB+ I was running. Any negatives with one over the other I wonder?

You think saxby is bluer than ab+? Saxby looks waaaaaay too white for me. The last hour is kind of blue but so is the ab+. My acros have done much better with 1 consistent spectrum. The majority of those ai signature programs have multiple spectrum in a 10-12 period.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

I’m happy to check par for you hydra users
I know it won’t be exact but it can give you an idea until y’all can rent the par meter

 

[IslandLifeReef]

I am super torn now. I like the bluer look of the Saxby schedule but I don’t want to neglect the corals by running my lights in such a way that I won’t be giving them the best spectrum with the AB+. I can’t decide weather to go back to the AB+ I was running. Any negatives with one over the other I wonder?

The best thing you can do is pick something and stick with it for a while. If you like the AB+, then run that. If you like the Saxby schedule, run that. It is much more harmful to your corals to be constantly switching your lights than it is to pick a schedule and stick with it. You may need to add a light eventually, but if you look at the success people have had running different schedules, it seems to be more about consistency and par than the exact schedule they are running.

 

[Waynerock]

The best thing you can do is pick something and stick with it for a while. If you like the AB+, then run that. If you like the Saxby schedule, run that. It is much more harmful to your corals to be constantly switching your lights than it is to pick a schedule and stick with it. You may need to add a light eventually, but if you look at the success people have had running different schedules, it seems to be more about consistency and par than the exact schedule they are running.

Roger that thanks

 

[CoralManz]

BRSTV going to finally do a video on the Hydra 52 HD?

@randyBRS Is this happening or did you guys just forget ? lol

 

[randyBRS]

@randyBRS Is this happening or did you guys just forget ? lol

It happened shortly after this thread was posted. Guess I started a new thread for the video and didn't post it in this one. Whoops.

Here you go.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/can-you-radion-ab-on-an-ai-hydra-askbrstv.464667/

 

[FLReefer]

How many hydra 26s HD do you recommend over 180 gallon tank? Currently running three end to end.

 

[FLReefer]

Anyone have this file they can share?

 

[Tangina20]

I’m happy to check par for you hydra users
I know it won’t be exact but it can give you an idea until y’all can rent the par meter

Hydra 26??

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Hydra 26??

I have 2 hydra 52 HD’s over a 50 gallon cube but I can adjust them to your settings and wattage and give you an approximate

 

[Tangina20]

I have 2 hydra 52 HD’s over a 50 gallon cube but I can adjust them to your settings and wattage and give you an approximate

That would be awesome! My 26 HD are 12” over my 18” deep tank here’s the settings!