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Unread 06/23/2015, 10:45 PM   #1
DurTBear
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AI Hydra 26 or 52?

I'm looking to upgrade my lighting. I have a 20"x20"x20" cube and am currently running AI Sol Blue's. I would like to go with AI Hydras. However, should I go with a Hydra 26 or 52? I have a few sps, 2 anemones, a few chalices, frogspawn, hammer coral and a few zoos.

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Unread 06/24/2015, 09:26 AM   #2
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Why not get the Sol to 52 upgrade kit, it's cheaper than paying out for a new fixture.


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Unread 06/24/2015, 12:30 PM   #3
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Why not get the Sol to 52 upgrade kit, it's cheaper than paying out for a new fixture.
Oh, I wasn't aware of that kit. Thanks for pointing that out. I'm currently using the Apex to control my Sols. Would this also mean I don't have to get the AWI module since the lights wouldn't be wireless?


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Unread 06/24/2015, 10:07 PM   #4
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The Hydra52 upgrade kit requires the Apex AWM or the AI controller as the upgrade makes the lights wireless. Definitely worth doing though in my experience.

http://shop.aquaillumination.com/col...t-sol-heatsink


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