Have owned this exact light for many years now and it's the original version and not the HD version. Even AI could not give me any starting reference for the settings and then BAM you guys come thru on a light that is not even in production any longer! You guys rock!! Thank You!🙂
HS!!!! Perfect timing #BRStv, just got the hybrid 2 days ago from u guys to add to my Hydra 26 and was just mounting it, when i got this video reminder. So, i definitely have to thank you guys for the help on this and sooooo many other things in this hobby. THANK YOU 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this! Made a tweak to my spectrum. I checked my the height of my three 26HD's and they are exactly 14" above my 40" x 24" x 22" DT! Lucky! I also added a double T-5 retrofit kit a couple years ago to my lighting hood which really helped with my coverage and overall look. I couldn't have done it without the continued support and inspiration from BRS! ;)
One thing I wish you would do, is test the PAR levels OUTSIDE the tank, to get an idea of how much light spill there is. Every time you raise the lights for new measurements you have to be getting more and more light that ends up outside the tank, which if you have a canopy over your tank isn't a big deal, but if it's open topped it can be a very big deal.
I just got a set of these lights and looking forward to putting them on the new tank. getting rid of the aquatic life reef edition 48 inch light and not bothering with the sbreef lights. plan on using BRS recomendation on these new lights.
This is great, I have a 24” cube with a Hydra 26HD and keep mostly SPS so I’m going to follow your settings. Have question though, I have a light diffuser fitted which I like as it does cut down on the disco ball effect as well as better distribution to my eye anyway! However my understanding is they weaken the light intensity so should I up the settings and by how much? Thanks guys love your content 👍
ive had mine mounted over my 40 cube at around 10 inches. Probably what has caused my Cyano Bloom. Luckily i have gotten it under control but i have a feeling this was one of the reasons why.
Hey, getting into reefing. I’ve an ai hydra 26hd that I got second hand over a 60 gallon cube. What settings would I need for a soft coral/ mixed reef? I also have a dilemma with regards to height. My light is only 6 inches over the water due to the canopy. Is there any way of diffusing the light for a more even spread or should I just be building a new canopy? Thanks
Perfect timing for your video. I'm setting up a Hydra 26HD on a Red Sea Reefer 170 that is 19" tall. How will the smaller tank footprint and height affect the settings I should use and the AWL height for the light?
Our default starting point for photoperiod is 9hrs of full intensity with a 30min ramp up and ramp down time. Simple as that, but you can tweak to what works best for you. :)
We've not done a recent test on the Hydra 52, but we do have this video from a while back about replicating the Ecotech AB+ spectrum on the Hydra 52. This would be a great starting point. th-cam.com/video/V-EcaJ86HrU/w-d-xo.html
@@BRStv Thanks for your reply :). OF COURSE, i have already watched this video you linked ;). Your recommended Sprectrum there was way more blue, then the one you recommended in this video here. BUT, the LED PUKs of the 52hd are exactly the same then the 26hd so i think, i can take over these settings and give it a go. Greetings!
Hi Randy, can you give a suggestion, I have a Reef tank with 39”(L)x24”(W)x20”(H) with 79 US gallons. I have 2 Hydras 26, do you think that is a good ideia to increase the system with two ATI Actinic one for each side? My Hydras setup is: UV 99, Violet 99, Royal 104, Blue 104, Green and Deep Red 9 and Cool White 45. Thanks
@Randy R. How did you come up with the spectrum you ended up with? Is it just for par output? How does it compare to the AB+ spectrum? And last which spectrum would you use over your tank!
When there is no direct advice from the manufacturers on what settings to use we default to making our own based on maximizing the blues/uv/violet for coral metabolic function...adding in some whites until the tank looks good...then a bit of red and green sparingly. To some degree the AB+ is similar to this approach, we've just made it universal for nearly all LEDs that have adjustable color channels. Keep your eyes out for some more in-depth videos from Ryan and I about finding that optimal spectrum mix, coming soon!
Another Great Video, I have a Redsea Max Nano LPS tank, so with 16/17” of water how far would you consider reducing the intensity with it being 1/3rd less water depth?
Our test tank is 24"inches deep, so you might find that 20-30% less intensity will work...but PLEASE double check with a PAR meter whenever possible to know that you have it right without blindly guessing.
Unfortunately we didn't have a spare Hydra 52 to be able to test it out. The Hydra 64 results shouldn't be too far off. Of course, using a PAR meter to test your tank would be ideal. You can buy, use, and return an Apogee MQ510 on our website with just a restocking fee.
I think you should do a video explaining how you all come to all of these conclusions so some of us with say a 32 G biocube can rent the par meter and setup our tanks properly. Same with a massive tank. Etc... there has to be some form of algorithm you use so we can all calculate the correct placement.
I think the answer lies in choosing a goal for your tank. The target PAR numbers for coral types like LPS or SPS remain the same whether you are lighting a 20gal tank or 2,000gal tank. The key is to choose what tank type suits you best and then use the PAR meter to adjust your lights accordingly.
Hi, great video!! Question for you I have a 7ft 2 x 2x tank with 2 Hydra 26 HD & 2 Hydra 32 HD Please can you give me the recommended spacing for this at the height of 14 inches, Thanks 🙏
You could probably increase our recommended spectrum ratio equally across all channels to bump up the PAR in the upper portions of your tank. I would imagine that +20-30% for each channel would start to get you in those higher PAR numbers near the top of the tank. The goal here would be to create higher PAR zones near the top with pockets of lower PAR zones underneath and throughout the middle and lower parts of the tank...then strategically place your corals so the SPS is mounted up in those higher PAR zones, while the medium to lower PAR corals are in the rest of the tank. :)
I just miss one thing.. I have a 60g almost cube, but near enough. I have 2 Hydra 26 HD's and spacing them that much as over that 4 footer is no option as half the lights will be outside the tank.. So Since you mentioned using more than one over a 60 for sps, a recomendation for spacing would certainly be welcome. What comes to my mind is using the spacing from 4 lights over the 4 footer , is that in the right direction.. Anyway it seems mounted the kind of really wrong now, with a height of only 8,5 inces and I did have a feeling that was a bit to low. Also I have them spaced by only 12,5 in the midle ending up 7,5 from the edge , measured from the midle of the lights, which is mounted the normal way so the pucks are placed in a row.. Any kind of thoughts on that are welcone.
I have a 4' 75 gallon mixed reef with several clams. I currently have the 4' AquaticLife T5 hybrid with two Hydra 52 HDs mounted within it on the far left and right and 2 Hydra 26 HDs on the center left and right. Everything is hanging 9" above the water line. I've not tested with a PAR meter however everything has good polyp extension. I'm currently running your BRS AB+ program on the LEDs. Would you recommend I change them to your settings listed here?
@@randyr.8115 Dang . I still have 2 of the old ones and for of the hd but the newer ones dont have that same awesome Royal blue that is so nice like the old ones. Appreciate all the videos you all make. I am always watching them and waiting for the next cool one to come out .
We suggest 1 fixture for every 2 feet for LPS and 1 fixtures for every 1 foot for SPS. So, depending on your goals, you're looking at 4 fixtures for an LPS tank or 7 fixtures for an SPS tank given the 7 foot length.
Hi I have a Red Sea Max E 170 I have the hydra 26 I think, I have Soft and LPS coral what should I get the light on at. Also when should it start and go off. Thanks
I would suggest using Randy's LPS settings for the 60 cube in your case. We usually set our lights for 30 minutes of ramp up, 8-9 hours of steady intensity, then 30 minutes of ramp down. Try to schedule this lights on time when you're home to enjoy the tank! 🙂
I have questions, I have a 150 gallon tank I have 3 hydra 26 and 1 each t5 blue on each side. I have a mixed reef with duncuns, gold torch, hammers, zoas and and sps. My problem is my lights are in a canopy so I can only up 6-8 inches. I have 100% on blues & Uv, 6 on green & blue, 45 on whites. I think I'm frying my coral. One if my lps changed from red, green and yellow to green. Pc rainbow is turning green. What are your recommended settings for 3 hydras. 2 t5 blue in a canopy. The t5s only stay on 5 hours.
Honestly, without measuring the PAR to make informed adjustments the best thing you can do if you feel like you're lights are too bright is to reduce them about 20%-30% and see if that improves. The best practice overall would be to borrow/rent a PAR meter and then make your adjustments so that most of your tank at points in the top/middle/bottom are somewhere around 75-150. It doesn't have to be perfect and PAR meters are super easy to use, but knowing for sure what PAR you have in your tank will pay for itself in your corals surviving rather than losing even more. :)
Thank you for creating this video! I must agree that these settings are nice for those of us with the hydra 26 over a cube. What schedule did you have for your 60 gallon cube? Anywhere I can find those?
The spectrum settings are all laid out in the video, but as far as photo period goes, generally we opt for 30 mins ramp up, 9 hours of steady intensity, then 30 mins ramp down.
For Mixed Reefs a good target is to have those higher PAR areas in the upper portions of the tank where SPS are typically placed and lower PAR in the middle and bottom for the LPS and Softies. Think of it as splitting the difference between the LPS PAR goals we aim for and the SPS PAR goals.
I have Red Sea 170max and have been running your AB+ setting since 2019 with pretty good results other then some algae here and there. I would like to try this recommended settings to maybe get better results. If i am going from the High setting AB+ to this new setting can i make the change all at once since it is less intense?
Generally speaking, a reduction in PAR is less harsh on coral vs an increase in PAR. As long as you're still providing PAR levels in the necessary ranges for the specific coral types you're keeping, you'll be just fine reducing the overall intensity slightly.
Our default starting point for photoperiod is 9hrs of full intensity with a 30min ramp up and ramp down time. Simple as that, but you can tweak to what works best for you. :)
Struggling with enough light on my 40B. Have 4 T5 bulbs, but the sps aren’t making it. Too bad I can’t afford a couple of these for my hybrid fixture...
You mention you would need 4 hydras over a 4" tank. Would 2 Hydra 26s work over a 2' cube tank using the same spacing as half the 4' tank? or close to 4.5" from the edge with a 1/2" gap between the two lights?
Randy discusses the BRS recommended settings at the 7:54 minute mark of this video. UV 110% Violet 110% Royal 115% Blue 115% Green 10% Red 10% White 50% From there, you can turn down each channel in equal ratio if you need less overall intensity.
Do you have a recommendation for a mixed reef tank with 2- HD 26? I'm noticing that Acans do not do well under the David Saxby profile and I am looking to change.
Without knowing the tank dimensions, it's hard to say. If you have access to a par meter, we're usually shooting for 75-150 par for acans and other LPS corals.
If you value par over even coverage, then you can certainly lower the lights to achieve your specific goal. In our case, we felt that this setting was the best of both worlds.
For a tank of that size with LPS and softies, you could definitely use two AI Primes instead of Hydra 26's. The dual Prime solution would be less expensive and still get the job done.
If I have a 18x18x18 read sea 21g cube, does it still need to be 14 inches away from the water? Or will there be more light spill? Ai prime isn’t enough for my mixed reef
You'll likely find a decent amount of light spill if you mount the light that high over an 18" tank, but if you can live with it, it'll provide your tank with great spread. Of course, if you use a par meter, you can lower the light and intensity both to meet your tank's specific needs. Just keep hat inevitable hot spot in mind (which is why we recommend using a par meter).
Using our updated approach to choosing a spectrum ratio, this is what we landed on. This newer spectrum provides a bit more PAR, but remains fairly close to those who have mimicked the "AB+" settings. I wouldn't imagine that one is going to be dramatically better/worse than the other and it's very important to verify any settings with a PAR meter to be sure you have it right.
The other ab+ settings that you recommended was much higher with the uv violet and blue. I think the uv was set at 118 and violet at 115 with blues about 80. These settings at 66 and 69 are much lower for lps and the settings for sps are still lower than the original. I ran the brs ab+ original with some growth but not fantastic. I had lights set at 10 inch above water. Mainly lps and softies. Hopefully now I will see better growth . Keep up the good work 👍
I wouldn't quite cut it in half. Maybe cut it to 75% of the settings you see in this video to start. Of course, using a par meter to test your specific tank is going to be best practice.
The AI Prime might actually be a better choice for a 40B. Two Primes for a softie/LPS tank or three Primes for an SPS tank. If you're set on the Hydra 26, two of them will be the best option for full coverage. www.bulkreefsupply.com/prime-16-hd-led-reef-light-black-body-aqua-illumination.html
I am little confused with the settings for LPS dominant for a 4 footer. initially @7.55 there was a setting and subsequent there was another setting. which should i follow?
That is the recommended spectrum mix at 7:55. If you need to turn the fixture down in intensity (like we had to do later in the video), you'll want to reduce all channels in equal ratio to achieve that goal.
We didn't create one for these settings, but they should be very easy to replicate by making your settings (verified with a PAR meter) and choosing a photoperiod that works best for you and your tank. We typically use a 9hr full lighting period with a 30min ramp up and ramp down time.
We'll probably do an updated video, but for now, check out the settings discussed towards the end of this one: th-cam.com/video/qxIuOEltq5E/w-d-xo.html
Unfortunately, this light isn't going to be able to provide quite enough spread over a 36" wide tank. I'd suggest two of the smaller AI Primes instead of the Hydra 26 or 32 so that you can space the two pucks out a little more evenly.
I cant believe it needs to be 16 inches high!! That freaking sucks and is probably a deal breaker. I have been trying to decide for weeks which lights to get and I thought maybe I iwll go with bang for the buck for the type of light I can upgrade by adding more! I dont like the look of it being so high and would it still need to be that high on a 48 inch long but using 3 or 4 and only being 18 inches wide instead of 24. I i wsh you guys did more than 24 inch wide. Thats not real common either! If you are going 48 inches seems like 75 gallon or 9o are more popular and I would never just put 2 on a tank that big. It would look ridiculous! One day soon I promise I will quit asking you guys s om any questions about lights..sorry! Most men would have figured it out in in a few hours probably! haha Radions are starting to top my list! lol I wanted to save a few hundred! LOL.Do I need to spend more money for radions blutooth app or anything? Kessil and radion want to get ya for all they can it seems!
In general lighting manufacturers use a "near-UV" LED that registers around the 380 to 400 nanometer range and call the channel "UV". I personally take this at face value because the percentage of the slider is not a direct representation of the intensity in that given spectrum range. For instance, a LED module may only have 2-3 "UV" LEDs out of the entire 26/32/52/64 or more LEDs that make up the light; 100% of those two LEDs are going to be far less "intensity" than 10-20 LEDs in another spectrum range.
I find this a very helpful video, and it also shows that BRS is committed to helping customers and the hobby, and not just to making the most money and encouraging wasteful consumerism. Thank you BRS!
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Have owned this exact light for many years now and it's the original version and not the HD version. Even AI could not give me any starting reference for the settings and then BAM you guys come thru on a light that is not even in production any longer! You guys rock!! Thank You!🙂
HS!!!! Perfect timing #BRStv, just got the hybrid 2 days ago from u guys to add to my Hydra 26 and was just mounting it, when i got this video reminder. So, i definitely have to thank you guys for the help on this and sooooo many other things in this hobby. THANK YOU 🙏🏻
Ohhh man I wish I had seen this video long ago I almost gave up completely on those lights you guys saved the day and my tank
Thank you so much for this! Made a tweak to my spectrum. I checked my the height of my three 26HD's and they are exactly 14" above my 40" x 24" x 22" DT! Lucky! I also added a double T-5 retrofit kit a couple years ago to my lighting hood which really helped with my coverage and overall look. I couldn't have done it without the continued support and inspiration from BRS! ;)
Thank You Guys!!! Video like these are why you guys are far above the rest!!! Randy my thanks for doing the Hydra 26HD's.
Long overdue video, thank you Randy!
Running 5 Hydra HD’s on my Red sea 900 got a par meter yesterday and will start tweaking them now using these recommendations as a base, thank you BRS
Happy to report, didn’t have to make any adjustments and BRS recommended settings were spot on for my tank
One thing I wish you would do, is test the PAR levels OUTSIDE the tank, to get an idea of how much light spill there is. Every time you raise the lights for new measurements you have to be getting more and more light that ends up outside the tank, which if you have a canopy over your tank isn't a big deal, but if it's open topped it can be a very big deal.
I just got a set of these lights and looking forward to putting them on the new tank. getting rid of the aquatic life reef edition 48 inch light and not bothering with the sbreef lights. plan on using BRS recomendation on these new lights.
Finally guys you made it, thx BRS
This is great, I have a 24” cube with a Hydra 26HD and keep mostly SPS so I’m going to follow your settings. Have question though, I have a light diffuser fitted which I like as it does cut down on the disco ball effect as well as better distribution to my eye anyway! However my understanding is they weaken the light intensity so should I up the settings and by how much? Thanks guys love your content 👍
We need one on AI Prime HD so many ppl have it and it's such a spotlight style light i feel like i might be bleaching my corals becuase of it
Would love to see it tested on a 10 gallon!
Would also love to see the Prime for us nano tank owners.
ive had mine mounted over my 40 cube at around 10 inches. Probably what has caused my Cyano Bloom. Luckily i have gotten it under control but i have a feeling this was one of the reasons why.
Nice! Thanks BRS!
Hey, getting into reefing. I’ve an ai hydra 26hd that I got second hand over a 60 gallon cube. What settings would I need for a soft coral/ mixed reef? I also have a dilemma with regards to height. My light is only 6 inches over the water due to the canopy. Is there any way of diffusing the light for a more even spread or should I just be building a new canopy? Thanks
Thank you! Just bought a used one:)
Perfect timing for your video. I'm setting up a Hydra 26HD on a Red Sea Reefer 170 that is 19" tall. How will the smaller tank footprint and height affect the settings I should use and the AWL height for the light?
totaly you make video on the hydra 26 hd' I wait for this decate.
Maxspect Razor next!!! Old and new models..... Thank you in advance!
you guys are amazing!!!!
So are you recommending these settings for LPS dominate tank over the brs ab+ settings?
The settings that we discuss in this video are the current BRS recommended settings 😀
Hi Guys, great video just what I was looking for, what time schedule and ramp up/pamp down times do you recommend.
Thank you
Our default starting point for photoperiod is 9hrs of full intensity with a 30min ramp up and ramp down time. Simple as that, but you can tweak to what works best for you. :)
Thank you
Thank you so much!
That disco ball effect is insane
Do your spectrum recommendations also match for the hydra 52hd? Big german fan here of you guys, great work you do for us, thx :)!
We've not done a recent test on the Hydra 52, but we do have this video from a while back about replicating the Ecotech AB+ spectrum on the Hydra 52. This would be a great starting point.
th-cam.com/video/V-EcaJ86HrU/w-d-xo.html
@@BRStv Thanks for your reply :). OF COURSE, i have already watched this video you linked ;). Your recommended Sprectrum there was way more blue, then the one you recommended in this video here. BUT, the LED PUKs of the 52hd are exactly the same then the 26hd so i think, i can take over these settings and give it a go. Greetings!
I have hydra 26 on my fusion 20. I would love to see the right height and parameters for that.
Hi Randy, can you give a suggestion, I have a Reef tank with 39”(L)x24”(W)x20”(H) with 79 US gallons. I have 2 Hydras 26, do you think that is a good ideia to increase the system with two ATI Actinic one for each side? My Hydras setup is: UV 99, Violet 99, Royal 104, Blue 104, Green and Deep Red 9 and Cool White 45. Thanks
@Randy R. How did you come up with the spectrum you ended up with? Is it just for par output? How does it compare to the AB+ spectrum? And last which spectrum would you use over your tank!
When there is no direct advice from the manufacturers on what settings to use we default to making our own based on maximizing the blues/uv/violet for coral metabolic function...adding in some whites until the tank looks good...then a bit of red and green sparingly. To some degree the AB+ is similar to this approach, we've just made it universal for nearly all LEDs that have adjustable color channels. Keep your eyes out for some more in-depth videos from Ryan and I about finding that optimal spectrum mix, coming soon!
Merci pour ta vidéo !!! 👍👍👍
Another Great Video, I have a Redsea Max Nano LPS tank, so with 16/17” of water how far would you consider reducing the intensity with it being 1/3rd less water depth?
Our test tank is 24"inches deep, so you might find that 20-30% less intensity will work...but PLEASE double check with a PAR meter whenever possible to know that you have it right without blindly guessing.
Bulk Reef Supply Seneye Reef all the way ... 👍🏻
Please do one for the hydra 52HD? Only see a recommendation video
Unfortunately we didn't have a spare Hydra 52 to be able to test it out. The Hydra 64 results shouldn't be too far off. Of course, using a PAR meter to test your tank would be ideal. You can buy, use, and return an Apogee MQ510 on our website with just a restocking fee.
I think you should do a video explaining how you all come to all of these conclusions so some of us with say a 32 G biocube can rent the par meter and setup our tanks properly. Same with a massive tank. Etc... there has to be some form of algorithm you use so we can all calculate the correct placement.
I think the answer lies in choosing a goal for your tank. The target PAR numbers for coral types like LPS or SPS remain the same whether you are lighting a 20gal tank or 2,000gal tank. The key is to choose what tank type suits you best and then use the PAR meter to adjust your lights accordingly.
Bulk Reef Supply, I was asking for the video you ended up making yesterday. Thanks.
Hi, great video!!
Question for you
I have a 7ft 2 x 2x tank with 2 Hydra 26 HD & 2 Hydra 32 HD
Please can you give me the recommended spacing for this at the height of 14 inches,
Thanks 🙏
How would you adjust the levels for a mixed tank?
You could probably increase our recommended spectrum ratio equally across all channels to bump up the PAR in the upper portions of your tank. I would imagine that +20-30% for each channel would start to get you in those higher PAR numbers near the top of the tank. The goal here would be to create higher PAR zones near the top with pockets of lower PAR zones underneath and throughout the middle and lower parts of the tank...then strategically place your corals so the SPS is mounted up in those higher PAR zones, while the medium to lower PAR corals are in the rest of the tank. :)
Thanks.
I just miss one thing.. I have a 60g almost cube, but near enough. I have 2 Hydra 26 HD's and spacing them that much as over that 4 footer is no option as half the lights will be outside the tank.. So Since you mentioned using more than one over a 60 for sps, a recomendation for spacing would certainly be welcome. What comes to my mind is using the spacing from 4 lights over the 4 footer , is that in the right direction.. Anyway it seems mounted the kind of really wrong now, with a height of only 8,5 inces and I did have a feeling that was a bit to low. Also I have them spaced by only 12,5 in the midle ending up 7,5 from the edge , measured from the midle of the lights, which is mounted the normal way so the pucks are placed in a row.. Any kind of thoughts on that are welcone.
I have a 4' 75 gallon mixed reef with several clams. I currently have the 4' AquaticLife T5 hybrid with two Hydra 52 HDs mounted within it on the far left and right and 2 Hydra 26 HDs on the center left and right. Everything is hanging 9" above the water line. I've not tested with a PAR meter however everything has good polyp extension. I'm currently running your BRS AB+ program on the LEDs. Would you recommend I change them to your settings listed here?
Damn that’s a lot of light for that tank
@@joshavila1176 I've actually since upgraded to (2) XR30s and (2) XR15s suspended within that same T5 fixture. All Gen 5. :P
@@blakefabian205 I have a 75 and switching over from black boxes to just two Hydra 26HDs that’s my upgrade lol. But my tank will be 75% Euphylia
@Randy BRS how many of those do you have. I would like to purchase them !
@@randyr.8115 Dang . I still have 2 of the old ones and for of the hd but the newer ones dont have that same awesome Royal blue that is so nice like the old ones. Appreciate all the videos you all make. I am always watching them and waiting for the next cool one to come out .
Awesome super helpful
i hope this helps me with my tank
I know this will help me a lot
Can you guys do a video on the new prime 16hd with the t5 over a 4ft tank
Hi I also got a hyndra 26 HD
Hey Randy how many lights you would suggest on a 150 gallon 7 foot long ??
We suggest 1 fixture for every 2 feet for LPS and 1 fixtures for every 1 foot for SPS. So, depending on your goals, you're looking at 4 fixtures for an LPS tank or 7 fixtures for an SPS tank given the 7 foot length.
Hi I have a Red Sea Max E 170 I have the hydra 26 I think, I have Soft and LPS coral what should I get the light on at. Also when should it start and go off. Thanks
I would suggest using Randy's LPS settings for the 60 cube in your case. We usually set our lights for 30 minutes of ramp up, 8-9 hours of steady intensity, then 30 minutes of ramp down. Try to schedule this lights on time when you're home to enjoy the tank! 🙂
I have questions, I have a 150 gallon tank I have 3 hydra 26 and 1 each t5 blue on each side. I have a mixed reef with duncuns, gold torch, hammers, zoas and and sps. My problem is my lights are in a canopy so I can only up 6-8 inches. I have 100% on blues & Uv, 6 on green & blue, 45 on whites. I think I'm frying my coral. One if my lps changed from red, green and yellow to green. Pc rainbow is turning green. What are your recommended settings for 3 hydras. 2 t5 blue in a canopy. The t5s only stay on 5 hours.
Honestly, without measuring the PAR to make informed adjustments the best thing you can do if you feel like you're lights are too bright is to reduce them about 20%-30% and see if that improves. The best practice overall would be to borrow/rent a PAR meter and then make your adjustments so that most of your tank at points in the top/middle/bottom are somewhere around 75-150. It doesn't have to be perfect and PAR meters are super easy to use, but knowing for sure what PAR you have in your tank will pay for itself in your corals surviving rather than losing even more. :)
Thank you for creating this video! I must agree that these settings are nice for those of us with the hydra 26 over a cube. What schedule did you have for your 60 gallon cube? Anywhere I can find those?
The spectrum settings are all laid out in the video, but as far as photo period goes, generally we opt for 30 mins ramp up, 9 hours of steady intensity, then 30 mins ramp down.
Can you resume a little plz .. what s good PAR value on bottom, middel and top for a mixed reef .. huge thx for your work
I ve got 2 Hydra 52 HD and 1 Hydra 26 HD on a 36x27x26 inches (90x70x65cm) on mixed reef it s too much I know but have a sps project after
For Mixed Reefs a good target is to have those higher PAR areas in the upper portions of the tank where SPS are typically placed and lower PAR in the middle and bottom for the LPS and Softies. Think of it as splitting the difference between the LPS PAR goals we aim for and the SPS PAR goals.
@@BRStv Can u give me value of PAR on bottom middle and top ? Thx a lot
What is your lights are at 8 “ like on a Red Sea Max s650 . How much do I lower the % to reach proper levels?
I have Red Sea 170max and have been running your AB+ setting since 2019 with pretty good results other then some algae here and there. I would like to try this recommended settings to maybe get better results. If i am going from the High setting AB+ to this new setting can i make the change all at once since it is less intense?
Generally speaking, a reduction in PAR is less harsh on coral vs an increase in PAR. As long as you're still providing PAR levels in the necessary ranges for the specific coral types you're keeping, you'll be just fine reducing the overall intensity slightly.
I have 120 gal. mix reef. What is the recommended time? How long should I keep my lights on for?
Our default starting point for photoperiod is 9hrs of full intensity with a 30min ramp up and ramp down time. Simple as that, but you can tweak to what works best for you. :)
Can you guys do this on the ai prime HD I just got one and need to know how high to set it up
coming soon!
Struggling with enough light on my 40B. Have 4 T5 bulbs, but the sps aren’t making it. Too bad I can’t afford a couple of these for my hybrid fixture...
A pair of Primes would probably be a better choice in conjunction with a hybrid fixture anyway. Plus, they're less expensive :)
I’ve always wondered. What’s the difference between the hd and the non hd?
HD versions can be controlled with phone/pc. Non HD only with a controller that is ugly af and you need to buy it separate from the light
MilchSchnitte ohh thanks for clearing that up
You mention you would need 4 hydras over a 4" tank. Would 2 Hydra 26s work over a 2' cube tank using the same spacing as half the 4' tank? or close to 4.5" from the edge with a 1/2" gap between the two lights?
If you're only going to have 1/2" gap between the two fixtures, you might be better off using a Hydra 64 instead.
@@BRStv Problem is I already own the 2x Hydra 26s. :-)
Where can we find the brs+ lightning schedule?
Randy discusses the BRS recommended settings at the 7:54 minute mark of this video.
UV 110%
Violet 110%
Royal 115%
Blue 115%
Green 10%
Red 10%
White 50%
From there, you can turn down each channel in equal ratio if you need less overall intensity.
What about mixed reef ? Do in between the 60 and 100 for a 4 foot tank?
In most cases, you can just split the difference between the LPS and SPS suggestions. On a 4 foot tank, three of the Hydra 26's will get the job done.
Do you have a recommendation for a mixed reef tank with 2- HD 26? I'm noticing that Acans do not do well under the David Saxby profile and I am looking to change.
Without knowing the tank dimensions, it's hard to say. If you have access to a par meter, we're usually shooting for 75-150 par for acans and other LPS corals.
@@BRStv It's 47" L x 20" W x 21" deep (within a half inch or so). Mostly I wanting to also know what the spectrum #s should be.
Thank you for doing this! I don't understand why 14" is recommended over 12" ? It is more spread but also less par overall?
If you value par over even coverage, then you can certainly lower the lights to achieve your specific goal. In our case, we felt that this setting was the best of both worlds.
Thank you for the reply 😊
No par setting in my tank
When are you doing the ati hybrid light ?
Coming soon! ;)
How deep is the par meter? I must have missed that part? 12” down?
I missed this too?
@@randyr.8115 your good! I heard it after scrolling back through
Randy R. Thanks for clearing that up!
Tried the settings looks real white to what I'd normally use
Hi. How hydre you recommend. tank 36x23hx18 corals lps70% the rest soft. I would prefer the cheapest option🤣🔥🇨🇦
For a tank of that size with LPS and softies, you could definitely use two AI Primes instead of Hydra 26's. The dual Prime solution would be less expensive and still get the job done.
@@BRStv thanks so much for your answer. You're doing awesome job cheers.👍
If I have a 18x18x18 read sea 21g cube, does it still need to be 14 inches away from the water? Or will there be more light spill? Ai prime isn’t enough for my mixed reef
You'll likely find a decent amount of light spill if you mount the light that high over an 18" tank, but if you can live with it, it'll provide your tank with great spread. Of course, if you use a par meter, you can lower the light and intensity both to meet your tank's specific needs. Just keep hat inevitable hot spot in mind (which is why we recommend using a par meter).
@@BRStv Thank you!
Need an AI Prime Calibration for a 12g shallow..
How many hours at that top setting tho until it’s ramped up and down?
9 hours is pretty standard at that steady peak intensity.
Does this mean that these setting are recommended over the AB+ settings?
Using our updated approach to choosing a spectrum ratio, this is what we landed on. This newer spectrum provides a bit more PAR, but remains fairly close to those who have mimicked the "AB+" settings. I wouldn't imagine that one is going to be dramatically better/worse than the other and it's very important to verify any settings with a PAR meter to be sure you have it right.
The other ab+ settings that you recommended was much higher with the uv violet and blue. I think the uv was set at 118 and violet at 115 with blues about 80. These settings at 66 and 69 are much lower for lps and the settings for sps are still lower than the original. I ran the brs ab+ original with some growth but not fantastic. I had lights set at 10 inch above water. Mainly lps and softies. Hopefully now I will see better growth . Keep up the good work 👍
Now I wonder how much of this is applicable to the Noopsyche K7 Pro 2 fixture?! 😎😁 Hmmmmm...
I would like to buy you brs old hydra hd. With no issues send me link. Need two
Look at how I run these hydras 26 . I'm moving the tank now in this video. Kinda long.
So for a 29 biocube it would be essentially the recommended settings for an lps 60 cube cut in half or is that too simplistic?
I wouldn't quite cut it in half. Maybe cut it to 75% of the settings you see in this video to start. Of course, using a par meter to test your specific tank is going to be best practice.
greetings how much do you recommend for a 40gl breeder
The AI Prime might actually be a better choice for a 40B. Two Primes for a softie/LPS tank or three Primes for an SPS tank. If you're set on the Hydra 26, two of them will be the best option for full coverage.
www.bulkreefsupply.com/prime-16-hd-led-reef-light-black-body-aqua-illumination.html
@@BRStv ok 👍 tank
I need a Video for the 32hd i have buy a
Already done :)
th-cam.com/video/fQ_1yQiNIdc/w-d-xo.html
I am little confused with the settings for LPS dominant for a 4 footer. initially @7.55 there was a setting and subsequent there was another setting. which should i follow?
That is the recommended spectrum mix at 7:55. If you need to turn the fixture down in intensity (like we had to do later in the video), you'll want to reduce all channels in equal ratio to achieve that goal.
@@BRStv ok, thank you for the explanation. would the par increment be linear if i adjust the intensity?
I'm using my hydras for my nano 20g petco tank. Any tips.?
What are the dimensions of your tank? 24" or 30" long?
@@BRStv i decided to use my 26g bow front. But same question applies. 24x15x21. And instead of hydra I am using AI Vega.
What is the wattage one of those lights?
Max wattage is 90w.
Can we get the .aip file?
We didn't create one for these settings, but they should be very easy to replicate by making your settings (verified with a PAR meter) and choosing a photoperiod that works best for you and your tank. We typically use a 9hr full lighting period with a 30min ramp up and ramp down time.
How do I set hydra 26hd. Whites to 2 hours....
Towards the end of this video, Randy discusses some recommended settings based on tank size and coral types 🙂
How would that spectrum translate to a prime hd ??
We'll probably do an updated video, but for now, check out the settings discussed towards the end of this one: th-cam.com/video/qxIuOEltq5E/w-d-xo.html
Does anyone know of one will be enough for a 90cm wide tank for softies and lps? Thanks
Unfortunately, this light isn't going to be able to provide quite enough spread over a 36" wide tank. I'd suggest two of the smaller AI Primes instead of the Hydra 26 or 32 so that you can space the two pucks out a little more evenly.
They hard to find now , Everywhere is sold out
These lights have been discontinued in favor of AI's new Hydra 32 model.
They pop up used almost everyday on Reef2reef forums. Soo many Hydras on there and occasionally new ones are on there.
Dimensions on the 60g cube 24x24x24?
You got it!
Bulk Reef Supply so roughly 35 inches from the light to the sandbed?
Any thoughts on REEFLED 90
It's a solid light. We have a similar video already on the channel :)
@@BRStv an end to end review as you guys do for these please
I cant believe it needs to be 16 inches high!! That freaking sucks and is probably a deal breaker. I have been trying to decide for weeks which lights to get and I thought maybe I iwll go with bang for the buck for the type of light I can upgrade by adding more! I dont like the look of it being so high and would it still need to be that high on a 48 inch long but using 3 or 4 and only being 18 inches wide instead of 24. I i wsh you guys did more than 24 inch wide. Thats not real common either! If you are going 48 inches seems like 75 gallon or 9o are more popular and I would never just put 2 on a tank that big. It would look ridiculous! One day soon I promise I will quit asking you guys s om any questions about lights..sorry! Most men would have figured it out in in a few hours probably! haha Radions are starting to top my list! lol I wanted to save a few hundred! LOL.Do I need to spend more money for radions blutooth app or anything? Kessil and radion want to get ya for all they can it seems!
Is it a big problem of u turn the white to 7 procent ? For my 60 gal with hydra 26 ? I like the blues :) ?
Shouldn't be an issue. Just make sure to test par to make sure that lowering that channel doesn't take you out of your goal range for par.
Ok.....
Won’t that high UV burn the corals ?? Way way way to high
In general lighting manufacturers use a "near-UV" LED that registers around the 380 to 400 nanometer range and call the channel "UV". I personally take this at face value because the percentage of the slider is not a direct representation of the intensity in that given spectrum range. For instance, a LED module may only have 2-3 "UV" LEDs out of the entire 26/32/52/64 or more LEDs that make up the light; 100% of those two LEDs are going to be far less "intensity" than 10-20 LEDs in another spectrum range.
Bulk Reef Supply so it won’t burn the corals ? How long have those setting been tested ?
MilchSchnitte fake news . Lol
Why dona test with a discontinued light and not the radion xr15 g5 pro? We have been waiting along time. This is stupid.
To help the people who have them :)
@@BRStv what about the people that want to add a radion but are waiting on the last video to decide which one to get..
I find this a very helpful video, and it also shows that BRS is committed to helping customers and the hobby, and not just to making the most money and encouraging wasteful consumerism. Thank you BRS!
You never say for how many hours..
10-12 hours is a typical photo period with 0.5-1 hours ramp up and down at the beginning and end of that period.
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