Anyone running Hydras?

HaZRaTTy · #1 11-17-2013, 02:46 AM

Hey,

Curious if anyone is running AI Hydras, What do you think of them and what are you running ideal spread of 1 fixture?

xenon · #2 11-17-2013, 03:04 AM

We use them on our quarantine and the color is fantastic.

I also like that I don't need a computer or the internet to adjust the lights. EcoTech and GHL should launch a handheld device for their lights.

We have each module spread out 12" apart.

HaZRaTTy · #3 11-17-2013, 03:34 AM

12'' apart so roughly 24'' spread from each end of the fixture?

So do you have 2 or 3 over a 4' span? Also do you find any shadowing if the answer is 2 over 4'

xenon · #4 11-17-2013, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HaZRaTTy

12'' apart so roughly 24'' spread from each end of the fixture?

So do you have 2 or 3 over a 4' span? Also do you find any shadowing if the answer is 2 over 4'

We are using 6 units on an 8ft span. We would have used 8 units but both our overflow boxes are 6" deep (12" total) so there is no point in lighting those up.

HaZRaTTy · #5 11-17-2013, 03:38 AM

Hmm.. do you think there would be a lot of shadowing with 2 over a 4' span.

xenon · #6 11-17-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HaZRaTTy

Hmm.. do you think there would be a lot of shadowing with 2 over a 4' span.

That depends if you are running them lengthwise or widthwise.

You can certainly start with 2 modules and add a 3rd if needed down the road.

HaZRaTTy · #7 11-17-2013, 03:45 AM

decisions decisions..

2 Radions,

Or

2 Hydras

Madreefer · #8 11-17-2013, 05:08 AM

I'm running Hydras and I think they're great. I can't tell you how the coverage will be over a 4' tank as I'm running 2 Sols with them as well. I'm not looking to start a debate but maybe go some research on reliability of Ecotech and AI products

HaZRaTTy · #9 11-17-2013, 05:17 AM

Hey,

I do my research pretty heavily on everything I buy I think it's some
Good due diligence. I was more looking for a peer review with people that currently run the hydras.

I'm thinking and leaning that 2 would not suffice a 4' tank and ideally the min would be 3.

I like the radions and ultimately I am leaning favourably towards them seeing if anyone had opinions reflecting on changing my mind slightly.

HaZRaTTy · #10 11-17-2013, 05:19 AM

Oh I will also ad, before this I had 3 AI Sols running on my reef and have had no problems apart from the controller which was really annoying to set with the dial.

The 8 bulb T5 fixture blows those Sols out of the water which is currently running on my tank after selling the Sols.