{"product_id":"hydra-edge-44hd","title":"Hydra Edge 44HD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 95 W LED fixture built to cover up to 76 x 76 cm of reef from a single unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hydra Edge 44HD is Aqua Illumination's mid-size fixture in the newer Edge line — 44 diodes across six colour channels, run and scheduled from the Mobius app, with the HyperDrive power stage AI uses to push more usable light out of the same wattage as the outgoing Hydra HD range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e44 diodes across six channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 Blue, 6 Royal Blue, 8 Violet, 10 Cool White, 2 Warm White and 8 UV, blended through AI's EdgeField optics for a 100° beam spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers up to 76 x 76 cm (30 x 30 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e — at a 23 cm (9 in) mounting height, per Aqua Illumination's own coverage figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 W from the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — auto-switching 100–240 VAC power supply, so it runs on Australian mains without a converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled from the Mobius app\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-hour programming, dedicated moonlight channel, and Neptune Systems Apex\/Fusion integration through the optional MXM module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperDrive power redistribution\u003c\/strong\u003e — AI's current-sharing design between channels, used to lift peak output on the Edge line over the earlier Hydra HD generation at a similar diode count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, auto-switching (UL, CE, RoHS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.6 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm (11.25 x 6 x 1.06 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 kg (2.7 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiodes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 total — 10 Blue, 6 Royal Blue, 8 Violet, 10 Cool White, 2 Warm White, 8 UV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeam spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100° (EdgeField Optics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.47 m (14 ft 8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobius app (Bluetooth pairing); MyAI app also supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThird-party integration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeptune Systems Apex\/Fusion via MXM module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHYDEDGE44HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e704335295291\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — PAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAqua Illumination publishes a single-height PAR chart for the 44HD: \u003cstrong\u003e125 µmol\/m²\/s peak, ranging 60–125 µmol\/m²\/s across the coverage spread, measured at a 24 in (61 cm) mounting height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua Illumination has not published a multi-depth PAR chart (readings at, say, 30, 45 and 60 cm) for this model the way some of their earlier fixtures had — so we're publishing the one figure they do provide rather than estimating others. If your tank is deeper than a typical shallow reef, treat 61 cm as the reference height and expect proportionally more PAR at the water surface and less again once you're well past that mounting height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need? Hydra Edge 44HD or 68HD\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge 44HD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge 68HD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiodes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeak PAR (24 in height)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 µmol\/m²\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 µmol\/m²\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage (23 cm height)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 x 76 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 x 76 cm, higher intensity across it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.6 x 15.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.7 x 15.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth cover a similar footprint; the 68HD pushes more diodes and more watts into that same footprint, which matters most for SPS-dominant tanks or where the fixture sits higher above the water. For a mixed reef or LPS\/soft-coral tank at a typical mounting height, the 44HD is usually the better-value choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hydra Edge 44HD fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply and 4.47 m power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware — choose from the HMS Adapter Kit (HYDE44MK, for the HMS Single Arm Kit or Rail), a Flex Arm adapter kit, or the Hydra Edge Hanging Kit, all sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeptune Systems MXM module, if you want Apex integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for reef, mixed and FOWLR tanks up to roughly 76 x 76 cm per fixture, run through the Mobius app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable as a plant-growth light for a freshwater planted tank — this is a full-spectrum reef spectrum, not tuned for terrestrial or aquatic plant PAR needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot weatherproof to a stated IP rating — Aqua Illumination hasn't published one for this model, so treat it as standard indoor aquarium electronics and keep it clear of splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 95 W and a nominal 8 hours a day, the 44HD works out to around 277 kWh a year — roughly $83 a year at 30c\/kWh. Actual cost depends on your photoperiod and electricity tariff. The fixture is fanless, so there's no running noise beyond the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Aqua Illumination's 1-year manufacturer warranty from date of purchase, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. \u003cstrong\u003eRegister the fixture with Aqua Illumination within 30 days of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e — their warranty terms make registration a condition of full coverage. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydra Edge 44HD\/44FW HMS Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e — required to mount this fixture on an HMS Single Arm Kit or Rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMS Single Arm Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — the clamp-and-arm mount this adapter attaches to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydra Edge Hanging Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — for suspending the fixture from the ceiling on an open-top tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this come with a mounting arm or rail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The box contains the fixture, power supply and cable only — choose an HMS adapter kit, Flex Arm kit or Hanging Kit separately depending on how you want it mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat app does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mobius app, over Bluetooth. It also supports Aqua Illumination's earlier MyAI app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the PAR at the water surface?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAqua Illumination's published figure is 125 µmol\/m²\/s peak at a 24 in (61 cm) mounting height. They haven't published readings at other heights for this model, so we can't give you a number for a different mounting height without guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run this with a Neptune Apex?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, via the optional MXM module for Fusion integration — sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much of my tank will one fixture cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 76 x 76 cm (30 x 30 in) at a 23 cm (9 in) mounting height. 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