Where to start with Hydros
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You might need extension cables if it's too far: https://forum.coralvuehydros.com/threads/probe-port-extension-cable-available.1926/
Some of the dosers are WiFi controlled but again a little risky if the signal goes out mid addition.
Some of the dosers are WiFi controlled but again a little risky if the signal goes out mid addition.
MarcosD
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Do you think it make sense to get a minnow and use each doser head to dose AFR into each tank or get an X2 and two independent dosing heads and running it off that?
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MarcosD
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Ignore the rats nest electrical hazard in the middle lol but I’m planning to build a cabinet there for the hydros. I’m planning to get a Maven eventually and I saw it has two intake tubes for testing two tanks so I wanted to make sure the tanks were close enough. I don’t think I’ll need an extension cable. Not sure how long the stock cords are yet. But I’ll pick some up if I end up needing when I setup
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The minnow doesn’t consume a drive port, and it also adds extra sense ports!
You can configure different schedules for each dose head, so your plan would work just fine. I think a minnow is the simplest way to go and you could convert it to 2 part later if you wanted.
You can configure different schedules for each dose head, so your plan would work just fine. I think a minnow is the simplest way to go and you could convert it to 2 part later if you wanted.
Reefer Madness
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Damn that's it right there. I like the side by side set up.
You can also use the 2ml/min AC dosing pump and connect it to your XP8 as another option.
MarcosD
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I’m trying to avoid getting a second XP8 at least for the moment and I think I’m going to be using up all 8 outlets as is
MarcosD
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Yeah I think it’d make the most sense. It’ll be about $50 cheaper than the X2+2 dosers and I’ll end up with 4 extra sense ports. Maybe I can plug in a leak detector for each tank or something with the extra ports
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SupraSaltyReefer
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Not sure if this has been covered yet, but trying to connect the Hydros quad WiFi power strip is horrible! I have 3 of them and can’t get it to flash the blue LEDs fast. Is there anything special I have to do if I bought these used? I’ve already unregistered the X4 and XS and have the X4 connected on the app. Two of these WiFi outlets are only flashing red. Third showing blue and red when I plugged it in. I’ve followed all the directions on their website and app exactly. I have my X4 and iPhone on a 2.4gHz network only. I’ve factory reset. I’ve reset my router. I’ve search on the Hydros FB group and R2R for answers. Seems like a lot of people have problems with it these power strips. I have an Apex A3 I can hook up, but want to give Hydros a shot, however this is frustrating. Any suggestions to what I may be doing wrong? Trying not to buy a XP8 yet. I’ve opened a case with Coralvue. Waiting to hear back.
www.coralvuehydros.com
HYDROS Control - How to Pair WiFi Strip/Smart Outlet
Use WiFi Outlets with your HYDROS control and free your system from unnecessary cables.
www.coralvuehydros.com
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HYDROS Control - How to Pair WiFi Strip/Smart Outlet
Use WiFi Outlets with your HYDROS control and free your system from unnecessary cables.
www.coralvuehydros.com
Have you tried steps in section "To RE-PAIR your WiFi strip" in the url above?
Agreed, I don't trust them
SupraSaltyReefer
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The problem is getting the WiFi power strip to blink blue fast. It either blinks red or stays solid red and blue. I was able to get one of them added so I know it’s not my network. Trying to factory rest the WiFi power strip doesn’t work either.HYDROS Control - How to Pair WiFi Strip/Smart Outlet
Use WiFi Outlets with your HYDROS control and free your system from unnecessary cables.
Have you tried steps in section "To RE-PAIR your WiFi strip" in the url above?
SupraSaltyReefer
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Yeah I’ve read they are unreliable and lose connection often. I might have to put this Hydros into storage until I buy a XP8
SupraSaltyReefer
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I plugged the X4 and WiFi power strips right next to my Xfinity router. Still same issue.
Was able to get another power strip to blink blue fast but it was unsuccessful in getting linked.
Alexander1312
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Did we not recommend these WIfi strips over the XP8 a few days ago? I bought two of them and getting them tomorrow. ‘Great’ to hear they are not recommended…..
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MarcosD
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I kinda was thinking this too when I saw Tu’s post but I went back through the thread and a couple of people did say to get the WiFi strips to save money but other people said they didn’t like them and not to trust anything critical on themDid we not recommend these WIfi strips over the XP8 a few days ago? I bought two of them and getting them tomorrow. ‘Great’ to hear they are not recommended….
I have run with 3 of them since last November and have not faced any issue except once in awhile one of them lost wifi connection; however, everything plug to them still running correctly/accordingly without issue.