AI lighting

[Zbass]

I’m looking to upgrade lights. I would like to stick with AI. I’m looking at the hydra 64 HD Vs the hydra edge 68 HD. 64 HD seem to be more expensive, it about 60 dollar difference. But I’m kinda torn between the two. I’m looking for the most power but more importantly reliability. I don’t wanna have to replace these lights in 4 years. I know the edge is new but I’m afraid they have not been out long enough to know if they are worth the price. What do you all think?

 

[castellanamattia]

I’m looking to upgrade lights. I would like to stick with AI. I’m looking at the hydra 64 HD Vs the hydra edge 68 HD. 64 HD seem to be more expensive, it about 60 dollar difference. But I’m kinda torn between the two. I’m looking for the most power but more importantly reliability. I don’t wanna have to replace these lights in 4 years. I know the edge is new but I’m afraid they have not been out long enough to know if they are worth the price. What do you all think?

What is the size of the tank you'll be using the lights on?

 

[Zbass]

54 gallon

 

[castellanamattia]

54 gallon

I personally would use smaller lights but in pairs instead of one to allow better spreading of the light. Did you consider the AI Hydra Edge 44HD ?

 

[Zbass]

Yeah I did. And yes in was going to do two of either one for maximum light because I have acros at the top

 

[castellanamattia]

Yeah I did. And yes in was going to do two of either one for maximum light because I have acros at the top

But not two Ai Hydra 64 HD or Edge 68 HD?! That would be too much for such a "small" tank

 

[Zbass]

Depth is 20 inch and 35inch wide. I mean if the smaller ones would be enough that’s even better for me. I would like to at least give my acros at the top 300 par and about 100 to 150 at the bottom. I currently have the AI 16HD. But they are like 4 inch about the water to give me enough par haha

 

[Zbass]

Yeah I did. And yes in was going to do two of either one for maximum light because I have acros at the top

But not two Ai Hydra 64 HD or Edge 68 HD?! That would be too much for such a "small" tank

So your saying two of those is way to much for that size of a tank?

 

[castellanamattia]

So your saying two of those is way to much for that size of a tank?

Personally, I think that two Edge 44 HD will be sufficient. I mean, having two Hydra 64 HD would be too much since I have enough lightning in my 70 gal tank with two AI Hydra 32 HD for Acros (given that you mount at a proper height). Do you have a friend with Ai Hydra Edges?

 

[Zbass]

So your saying two of those is way to much for that size of a tank?

Personally, I think that two Edge 44 HD will be sufficient. I mean, having two Hydra 64 HD would be too much since I have enough lightning in my 70 gal tank with two AI Hydra 32 HD for Acros (given that you mount at a proper height). Do you have a friend with Ai Hydra Edges?

Not the edgesI don’t. but if thats enough light your 70 that’s makes me fill a lot better. Saves me money too thank you!! How high up do you mount you hydras?

 

[castellanamattia]

Not the edgesI don’t. but if thats enough light your 70 that’s makes me fill a lot better. Saves me money too thank you!! How high up do you mount you hydras?

I have them at around 30 to 35 cm above the water level

 

[castellanamattia]

If I were to change one thing at my lightning, I think that I would mount them a bit lower due to light spilling

 

[Zbass]

If I were to change one thing at my lightning, I think that I would mount them a bit lower due to light spilling

How long have you had you hydras? Any issues with melting lens?

 

[castellanamattia]

How long have you had you hydras? Any issues with melting lens?

I have them for almost 6 months (this Friday :-). No melting since I run the lights from 50 % to 70 %

 

[rtparty]

The Blades are the best lights from AI. 2 Grow and 1 Glow. Super sleek and easy to mount. No fans. No melting lenses. No disco ball effect