{"product_id":"hydra-edge-68hd","title":"Hydra Edge 68HD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAqua Illumination's largest Edge fixture — 135 W and 68 diodes over the same 76 x 76 cm footprint as the 44HD, for a brighter high-PAR reef under one light.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hydra Edge 68HD is aimed at SPS-dominant and deeper tanks that need more intensity from a single fixture rather than two smaller ones, run and scheduled from the Mobius app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e68 diodes across six channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16 Blue, 12 Royal Blue, 14 Violet, 10 Cool White, 2 Warm White and 14 UV, in AI's \"Solar Blue\" spectrum, through EdgeField optics at a 100° beam spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e135 W from the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — auto-switching 100–240 VAC power supply, runs on Australian mains without a converter.\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, the same footprint as the 44HD at meaningfully higher intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounts via M8 threaded holes\u003c\/strong\u003e on both sides of the fixture, for the HMS Rail, HMS Single Arm Kit or Hanging Kit — mounting hardware sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled from the Mobius app\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-hour programming, dedicated moonlight channel, Neptune Systems Apex\/Fusion integration through the optional MXM module.\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\u003e135 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\u003e38.7 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm (15.25 x 6 x 1.06 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 kg (3.7 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiodes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 total — 16 Blue, 12 Royal Blue, 14 Violet, 10 Cool White, 2 Warm White, 14 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\u003eMounting interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8 threaded holes, both sides\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\u003eHYDEDGE68HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e704335295314\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — PAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAqua Illumination's published chart for the 68HD shows \u003cstrong\u003e180 µmol\/m²\/s peak, ranging roughly 90–135 µmol\/m²\/s across the coverage spread, measured at a 24 in (61 cm) mounting height.\u003c\/strong\u003e As with the 44HD, this is a single-height chart — Aqua Illumination hasn't published readings at other mounting heights for the Edge line, so we're quoting the one figure they provide rather than estimating what you'd see at, say, 30 cm.\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 roughly the same footprint; the 68HD is the pick for SPS-heavy or deeper tanks that need more PAR reaching the substrate at the same mounting height, or for reefers who'd rather run one strong fixture than two smaller ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hydra Edge 68HD 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 the Hydra Edge 68HD Adapter (for the HMS Single Arm Kit or Rail) or the Hanging Kit, both sold separately. Note the 68HD adapter is not interchangeable with the 44HD\/44FW's HYDE44MK.\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, particularly SPS-dominant or deeper setups wanting extra intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable as a freshwater plant-growth light — full-spectrum reef output, not tuned for 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 135 W and a nominal 8 hours a day, the 68HD works out to around 394 kWh a year — roughly $118 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 68HD 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 use the same adapter kit as the 44HD?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the 68HD needs its own dedicated adapter kit, not the 44HD\/44FW's HYDE44MK. Check you're ordering the right one for your fixture.\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 180 µmol\/m²\/s peak at a 24 in (61 cm) mounting height. They haven't published readings at other heights for this model.\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\u003eShould I get the 44HD or the 68HD?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth cover a similar footprint. The 68HD suits SPS-dominant or deeper tanks that need more intensity reaching the substrate; the 44HD is the better-value pick for mixed reef or LPS\/soft tanks at a typical mounting height.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Illumination","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293339271459,"sku":"HYDEDGE68HD","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hydra-edge-68hd-43203665821987.webp?v=1790235415","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/hydra-edge-68hd","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}