Hydra 26 HD settings for a 16 inch deep reef

[Tangina20]

I have 2 hydra 26 HD’s coming in the mail for my 40b which is 16 inches deep. I’m switching from a Chinese black box so these lights are completely new to me. What would good settings be for mostly lps, softies and a couple sps on the top? I found these settings on BRS tv but the uv seems high compared to what others suggest.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I have 2 hydra 26 HD’s coming in the mail for my 40b which is 16 inches deep. I’m switching from a Chinese black box so these lights are completely new to me. What would good settings be for mostly lps, softies and a couple sps on the top? I found these settings on BRS tv but the uv seems high compared to what others suggest.

Hydra users what’s your input?

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Put the lights on the acclimation mode.

 

[smiley28]

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

Probably could run this close to 100% of the specific percentages per color. Scroll down and you’ll find the 26hd settings. I’d send mine but I’m running a shallower tank at about 2/3.

 

[Tangina20]

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

Probably could run this close to 100% of the specific percentages per color. Scroll down and you’ll find the 26hd settings. I’d send mine but I’m running a shallower tank at about 2/3.

Great thread, you Don’t think 118% UV is too much? A lot of people say it will burn corals and to keep it under 40

 

[cpschult]

I’ve got a 12” talk tank. You do 100%/+, off the bat you’re killing some stuff. The light is powerful! Definitely acclimate

 

[Tangina20]

I’ve got a 12” talk tank. You do 100%/+, off the bat you’re killing some stuff. The light is powerful! Definitely acclimate

How long do you recommend acclimating for?

 

[Mikedawg]

AquaIllumination site has several example programs; I like Nano Karen's with lots of blues for LPS and SPS

 

[Tangina20]

AquaIllumination site has several example programs; I like Nano Karen's with lots of blues for LPS and SPS

I’ll check it out thanks!

 

[Mikedawg]

I’ll check it out thanks!

Signature Series tab shows program profiles.

 

[SPR1968]

These are the settings I’ve always used and these are the Red Sea Reef Spec settings

I’ve used these since I started other than I go ‘blue’ in the evenings because I like that.

Red and green are 0 to avoid possible algae growth

Do they work, well you be the judge of that and check my build to see how the corals have grown....