HMS Rail
Fits
Hydra 26, 32, 52, 64
HMS Rail
The aluminium track that Aqua Illumination Hydra lights clip onto, sized to the length of your tank. Fixture brackets slide, space and rotate along the rail so a multi-light array can be arranged to suit the tank rather than fixed in one position. It's aluminium, so it won't rust or corrode over a saltwater tank.
Key features
- Marine-grade aluminium construction – won't rust or degrade from splash or humidity above the tank.
- Brackets slide and rotate along the full length – reposition fixtures for even coverage as corals grow or the layout changes.
- Two mounting methods – rim-mounted feet (Multi Light Mount Kit) or ceiling/wall suspension (HMS Hanging Kit), both sold separately.
- Compatible with every Hydra model – Hydra 26, 32, 52 and 64, via the matching bracket for each.
Specifications
| Material | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Requires | HMS fixture brackets and a mounting method (feet or hanging kit) – all sold separately |
| Compatible fixtures | All Hydra LED models and versions |
Which size do I need?
Aqua Illumination sizes each rail about 1.5" longer than the tank length it's built for, so the labelled size is the tank length to match, not the rail's own measurement.
| Variant | SKU | Fits tank length |
|---|---|---|
| 36" | HYDHMS36 | Up to approximately 36" |
| 48" | HYDHMS48 | Approximately 37"–48" |
| 60" | HYDHMS60 | Approximately 49"–60" |
| 72" | HYDHMS72 | Approximately 61"–72" |
What's included
- 1 x HMS Tank Mount Rail, in the length selected
Not included
- Fixture brackets (HMS H26/H32 Bracket or HMS H52/H64 Bracket, depending on your light)
- A mounting method – rim-mount feet or the HMS Hanging Kit
- Hydra light fixtures
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for any tank running one or more Hydra LED fixtures that need repositioning flexibility across the tank's width.
- Not a complete mounting solution on its own – a bracket per fixture and a mounting method are both required in addition to the rail.
Goes well with
- HMS H26/H32 Bracket – for Hydra 26 and Hydra 32 fixtures.
- HMS H52/H64 Bracket – for Hydra 52 and Hydra 64 fixtures.
- HMS Hanging Kit – for ceiling or wall suspension instead of rim mounting.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by Aqua Illumination's standard hardware warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Common questions
Does this come with the brackets to hold my lights?
No. Brackets are sold separately and are specific to your Hydra model – H26/H32 or H52/H64.
Can I mount this without putting feet on the tank rim?
Yes. The HMS Hanging Kit suspends the rail from the ceiling or a wall bracket instead, sold separately.
Will one rail hold more than one light?
Yes. Multiple brackets can be fitted to the same rail, each sliding independently so fixtures can be spaced across the tank.
Which size rail do I need for my tank?
Match the labelled size to your tank's length – for example the 48" rail suits tanks from about 37" to 48" long.
