AI Hydra 32 on BioCube 16

[Rich O]

Anyone able to tell me good settings to use for the AI Hydra 32 on a biocube 16 (13 inches deep) for mixed reef (Acros and Plating Montis close to top and torch, hammer, leather, mushroom and Zoas mid to low?). I keep reading AB+, but seems like at full intensity, I will be bleaching corals. Thanks.

 

[Oakland Evan]

That's a big light for a small tank. I would be very careful, definitely not 100% or even close.

 

[Rcruz392]

I use a hydra 32 on my 24g cube. Growing a mixed reef. Defiantly lower the lights to 80% and switched my blues to be higher than the UV/V.

 

[Srt4eric]

@Rcruz392 do you have a tank journal? That tank looks great.

 

[Rich O]

I use a hydra 32 on my 24g cube. Growing a mixed reef. Defiantly lower the lights to 80% and switched my blues to be higher than the UV/V. View attachment 24208

Thanks! I’m thinking I will turn it down to about 50% for my 16 gal. BTW, you tank is beautiful!

 

[newfly]

Just curious, why overpower light then turn down 50%?

 

[Rich O]

Just curious, why overpower light then turn down 50%?

Fair question. I purchased the light with the intent of transferring it to a larger tank in the near future.

 

[Rcruz392]

@Rcruz392 do you have a tank journal? That tank looks great.

Thank you, yes I do. Yeah haven’t updated in a few months, just waiting for things to grow out a bit then going to update.

 

[Rcruz392]

Thanks! I’m thinking I will turn it down to about 50% for my 16 gal. BTW, you tank is beautiful!

Thank you!

 

[Rcruz392]

Just curious, why overpower light then turn down 50%?

Yeah bought it to transfer lights to larger tank once I move.