Just upgraded from a biocube (have had it for 8 years) to an aquatop 48.

[Allison Craig]

The one hydra 26 hd would be perfect

Thank you!

 

[jsker]

One key bit of advice I learned, do not go cheap with lighting. spend $129 now, then $350 later for a total of $480 instead of $350

 

[Allison Craig]

One key bit of advice I learned, do not go cheap with lighting. spend $129 now, then $350 later for a total of $480 instead of $350

I agree 100% I'm going to take my time researching each upgrade so I don't end up doing what you just mentioned because I didn't do my homework! [emoji4] thank you for the info, I really appreciate it!

 

[Flexin]

There are a few AI profiles now out there you can load. I had mine turned up too high until I used one the advertised profiles. If you decide to go with AI I would use one of the profiles.

 

[jsker]

I agree 100% I'm going to take my time researching each upgrade so I don't end up doing what you just mentioned because I didn't do my homework! [emoji4] thank you for the info, I really appreciate it!

Glade we can help, and your welcome

 

[Allison Craig]

There are a few AI profiles now out there you can load. I had mine turned up too high until I used one the advertised profiles. If you decide to go with AI I would use one of the profiles.

It seems like there is a definite process switching to the AI, I will measure sure I use a profile. Thank you!

 

[Flexin]

HEre is the link if you go that route. I use Karen’s and it’s been great. The problem with programable LED is what setting to use and then don’t keep fiddeling with it once set. I had mine up too high initially and then found these profiles in a magazine. I had noticeable improvement in about three weeks. Hope this helps

http://www.aquaillumination.com/signature/

 

[GoVols]

It seems like there is a definite process switching to the AI, I will measure sure I use a profile. Thank you!

Allison,

FWIW
If you go AI, then to get the right led spread, I'd go with two 26Hd's and @jsker has the best AI profile that I've even seen.

But... (lol) I'm used to running Kessils ;Wacky

Freddie

 

[jsker]

Allison,

FWIW
If you go AI, then to get the right led spread, I'd go with two 26Hd's and @jsker has the best AI profile that I've even seen.

But... (lol) I'm used to running Kessils ;Wacky

Freddie

Trouble

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for joining.

 

[Allison Craig]

Decided to go with the AI prime HD and am using Jsker's profile and I love it! 2 more questions for my next purchases. Protein skimmer recommendations(I would like one that goes in the sump, not one that hangs of the back). How many powerheads should I have in a 48 gallon and recommendations of brand. Please and thank you in advance!

 

[GoVols]

@Allison Craig
Glad that your happy

@jsker Really does know all the ins and outs with the AI's.

Dose he still run that zig zag AI profile

 

[jsker]

@Allison Craig
Glad that your happy

@jsker Really does know all the ins and outs with the AI's.

Dose he still run that zig zag AI profile

Lyes, all lyes
Yes the zig zag works

Thank you Freddie

 

[Allison Craig]

Lyes, all lyes
Yes the zig zag works

Thank you Freddie

Yes! It's awesome!

 

[jsker]

Yes! It's awesome!

I have to give @GoVols a hard time, great reefer

I am happy the light are working for you