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AI Hydra 32 HD Led Light - Aqua Illumination (Black)

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You may be asking, "Is it possible to make the most popular aquarium lighting in the world any better?", and Aqua Illumination will tell you "The Prime 16HD, Hydra 32HD, and Hydra 64HD!" The new Hydras will give you MORE COLOR, MORE SPREAD, MORE POWER and MORE REFINEMENT without any sacrifice, keeping the along the lines of AI greatness. Better yet, the new Prime and Hydras are offered at the same price as their predecessor, giving you more bang for the buck!

What`s New and Cool:

Design

The plastic construct of the new Prime and Hydra lineup benefits in two ways: better efficiency and better looks. The improvement to efficiency reduces the demands on active cooling for longer component life. Improvements to design a thinner fixture reduces their profile and presence over your aquarium.

Resilient

Design improvements were made to the new Prime and Hydras to make them more water resistant, meaning that they are more resilient in moisture rich environments.

Moonlight

A dedicated moonlight LED and channel has been added, so now you can control moonlight separately from the other channels allowing for simulation of the natural lunar color and intensity.

Control

myAI® app is free to download to control your lights simply and quickly with direct BLE connection.

Optics and Output

Referring to PAR, the output, color mixing and spread has all been improved. With more LEDs, providing a full spectrum is targeted with TIR lenses that shape the ouput of the light while improving efficiency. As a result, there is more color pop, a wider spread, and higher average PAR. The combination of LED placement and lens geometry help blend the light cluster, reducing the color separation.

The New Prime and Hydras share the same cluster of LEDs with the new optics.

HD

The HD function of routing the power not being used by one channel into another is still a loved feature among the HD lineup - if it isn`t broke, don`t fix it, right?

Mounting

Mounting hardware as previously available for Hydra and Prime fixtures will work with the new version lights. The exception is the Hydra Flex arm which will require a different light bracket due to the size difference in the new fixtures. The Flex arm bracket will change with he new fixtures. Older flex arms being used to mount the new lights will need a new light bracket.

New Feature Breakdown:

  • More LEDs
  • More PAR
  • More spread
  • Improved optics
  • Improved water resistance
  • Thinner form factor
  • Dedicated moonlight channel
  • More channels for a wider spectrum

Aqua Illumination Still Impressive Features:

  • The best value Aquarium lighting on the market
  • MyAI® app control
  • HD overdrive capability (route power to the spectrum you need)
  • AI customer support
  • The Prime 16HD can be mounted using AI`s existing Prime and HMS mounting accessories
  • Numerous mounting options. The bracket for the 32HD and 64HD on the flex mount will change in the Flex Arm packaging. HMS mounting solutions are identical. Prime mounting solutions are identical

Model Comparison
Model Dimensions Color Channels Total LEDs TIR Optics Wattage

Prime 16HD

Smart Reef LED
4.88 x 4.88 x 1.3in
7 (+ 1)
16 (+ 1)

60W

Hydra 32HD

Smart Reef LED
7.28 x 5.375 x 1.42in.
7 (+1)
32 (+ 2)

90W

Hydra 64HD

Smart Reef LED
11.875 x 5.375 x 1.42in.
7 (+1)
64 (+ 4)

135W

What`s Included:
  • AI Hydra 32HD LED Light Fixture
  • Power Supply
  • Quick Start Guide

Manufacturer Info

Founded in 2007, C2 Development, Inc. (AI Life Illuminated) is the leader in high performance, high efficiency reef aquarium lighting systems. We are constantly pushing the limits of illumination technology.

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How many AI 32 do I need for 40 breeder
Asked : Nov 28, 2020
By : CJ, Fl
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Hello, we would recommend two 32 HD's or Prime 16's for a 40 gallon breeder.
Answered : Dec 01, 2020
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Do i buy mounting hardware separately
Asked : Nov 11, 2020
By : Jim , IN
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The mounting arms are sold separately for this light.
Answered : Nov 12, 2020
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I have 80 gallons reef aquarium mixed with lps and sps, all in good condition
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Great Light!

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Great lights with easy setup
CONS
Expensive brackets / Mounting options
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I've had both the 26 and 32 versions of the Hydra and both never seem to amaze me with the light spectrum provided and simple initial setup!
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Amazing light

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Sleek design, high par output, full controlable...and quality build
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This is a must have fixture...high output par, full spectrum controller by bluetooh AI APP, a lot of features, full programable , color , intensity, sunset, sunrise, moonglight... and really nice customer service and warranty... for lps,sps tanks...higher recomended
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powerfull and amazing great adition to sps dominate tank
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stronger and powerfull, a lot of feature , smart , and sleek design
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hey guys, this is a must have powerfull great fixture...
powerfull, esay to operated, great app , and full comunication and controllability trough bluetooh conection...
the warranty, and support brand its amazing also...
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Powerfull and performance
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Ease to use, powerfull, quiet.... price point
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Amazing mid brother in AI family... i get this one and never had issues, easy , sleek and powerfull for sps corals... the app , amazing, the bluetooh conection awsome...ful spectrum, smart, full programable.. i dont have nothing bad or wrong to telling you...
For me , amazing product all the w...Read More
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Love these lights!
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Look good! Good growth, quiet fans.
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Sometimes it's hard to get them to connect to my phone but it always works in the end.
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I'm running 2 of these with 2 ai prime 16hds on my 4x2 mixed reef tank and have been very happy. There are so many schedules you can download for them if you join the Facebook group for ai and I've been very successful with them. My tank is only 3 months old and the growth has been amazing. Very hap...Read More
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next level reef lighting

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price and the ability to fully customize light schedule
CONS
Need more Instructions on how to use the app
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Compact yet powerful light that is fully customizable to fit your reef lighting needs. Value packed with lots of features.
The app is great but takes some getting use to how fully operate all its features
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