Intro to Hydros assistance

[thecodingart]

With the announcement of the Maven, I’m looking to setup my next tank with Hydros.

I have 2x Kessil ap9x lights, 4x MP40s (post Mobius and I do have a Mobius module), 1x Sicce pump (Syncra SDC 7.0 WIFI Return Pump (800 - 1900 gph) - Sicce), 2x BRS titanium heaters, and a few other thing being prepped for setup.

What sort of setup will I be looking for on a hybrid tank? Looking for all sensors, water testers and obviously controllers.

I’d also love to attach some water change and ato DOSers (specifically). I have looked at the Kamoer X2SR but the reviews have mostly been negative.

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

I recently switched from a Neptune Apex to Hydros and I have set up 3 additional hydros systems in our office. In your case all you would "need" is a Maven an XP8 and some dosers.

The thing with Hydro is you can add as much as you like. I think a better question would be what would a common Hydros Set Up be?

I would recommend a Control X4 propack plus a maven and some dosing pumps. Maven is to be released the control 4 pro pack is linked below.

CoralVue Hydros Control X4 PRO Pack (HDRS-X4PRO)

The Hydros Control X4 PRO Pack includes two Control devices, the Control XP8 and Control X4. Combine these Controls to create a secure and impressive set-up for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums.

www.marineandreef.com

This would give you 8 controllable outlets, temperature and ph monitoring, ports for leak and flow sensors, ports for dosing pumps, switch ports, and room for an additional ph or orp probe.

To add an ATO you can use the Hydros ATO kit or simply add a level sensor and a pump.

CoralVue Hydros Auto Top-Off (ATO) Kit (HDRS-ATO-202H)

The CoralVue Hydros Auto Top-Off (ATO) Kit (HDRS-ATO-202H) comes with everything you need to use your Hydros device (Control 2 or Control 4) as an ATO system. NOTE: You must have a Hydros Controller (Control 2 or Control 4) for this product.

www.marineandreef.com

To do auto water changes you have several options. There is a preset in Hydros to do automatic water changes using multiple pumps and water level sensors. You need 2 pumps and 2 water level sensors.

CoralVue Hydros Water Level Sensor (HDRS-LS-200H)

The CoralVue Hydros Water Level Sensor (HDRS-LS-200H) plugs into any Sense Port on a Hydros device.

www.marineandreef.com

CoralVue Hydros DC Micro Pump (HDRS-DP-200H)

With a Hydros DC Micro Pump (HDRS-DP-200H) and a Hydros Optical Water Level Sensor (or Float Sensor), you can use the Hydros Control 2 and Control 4 as an auto top-off (ATO) system.

www.marineandreef.com

Another way you can do automatic water changes is to use a dual head pump and simply program it as a simple doser. This is what I do. I picked up a stenner dual head pump and plugged it into one AC outlet. I then program it to dose 4l per day.

 

[reefingtexas]

I recently switched from a Neptune Apex to Hydros and I have set up 3 additional hydros systems in our office. In your case all you would "need" is a Maven an XP8 and some dosers.

The thing with Hydro is you can add as much as you like. I think a better question would be what would a common Hydros Set Up be?

I would recommend a Control X4 propack plus a maven and some dosing pumps. Maven is to be released the control 4 pro pack is linked below.

CoralVue Hydros Control X4 PRO Pack (HDRS-X4PRO)

The Hydros Control X4 PRO Pack includes two Control devices, the Control XP8 and Control X4. Combine these Controls to create a secure and impressive set-up for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums.

www.marineandreef.com

This would give you 8 controllable outlets, temperature and ph monitoring, ports for leak and flow sensors, ports for dosing pumps, switch ports, and room for an additional ph or orp probe.

To add an ATO you can use the Hydros ATO kit or simply add a level sensor and a pump.

CoralVue Hydros Auto Top-Off (ATO) Kit (HDRS-ATO-202H)

The CoralVue Hydros Auto Top-Off (ATO) Kit (HDRS-ATO-202H) comes with everything you need to use your Hydros device (Control 2 or Control 4) as an ATO system. NOTE: You must have a Hydros Controller (Control 2 or Control 4) for this product.

www.marineandreef.com

To do auto water changes you have several options. There is a preset in Hydros to do automatic water changes using multiple pumps and water level sensors. You need 2 pumps and 2 water level sensors.

CoralVue Hydros Water Level Sensor (HDRS-LS-200H)

The CoralVue Hydros Water Level Sensor (HDRS-LS-200H) plugs into any Sense Port on a Hydros device.

www.marineandreef.com

CoralVue Hydros DC Micro Pump (HDRS-DP-200H)

With a Hydros DC Micro Pump (HDRS-DP-200H) and a Hydros Optical Water Level Sensor (or Float Sensor), you can use the Hydros Control 2 and Control 4 as an auto top-off (ATO) system.

www.marineandreef.com

Another way you can do automatic water changes is to use a dual head pump and simply program it as a simple doser. This is what I do. I picked up a stenner dual head pump and plugged it into one AC outlet. I then program it to dose 4l per day.

Hi, I am about to set up a similar system but I have to be able to pump ATO from my water closet outside to my tank. What would you recommend in that situation? I will need to go 9'-10' up into the attic and over 25' back down the wall to my aquarium sump for AWC. I will also need to go 9-10' up and over 40+' to try and tie into the A/C condensate line that drains under a bathroom sink for the waste water.

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

Hi, I am about to set up a similar system but I have to be able to pump ATO from my water closet outside to my tank. What would you recommend in that situation? I will need to go 9'-10' up into the attic and over 25' back down the wall to my aquarium sump for AWC. I will also need to go 9-10' up and over 40+' to try and tie into the A/C condensate line that drains under a bathroom sink for the waste water.

In this case I would purcahse a hydros level sensor and then find a pump to plug into an AC outlet for your ATO. A decent-sized powerhead could do the job, but if it were me I would look at a peristaltic pump so there are no issues with running dry and you can keep the pump by the tank and pull the water from the closet. For the automatic waterchanges, I have been very happy with my stenner pump and I am confident it could do the job you want. Mine pumps quite a distance. You can find them at pools supply places. They are advertised as pulling vertically up to 25 feet so the 9-10 feet should not be a problem. They come in many different flow rates so just get a size that makes sense for you. https://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com...-GOgVK0sCGf4b-OyHHmW1ErPxv4qbYm0suq41tY&gQT=1