Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black

Overview of Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black

The Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black is a powerful smart reef aquarium light built for aquarists who want high-output coral lighting, proven spectrum, wireless control, and a compact fixture footprint. As part of the Hydra HD series, the Hydra 32HD combines HyperDrive power management, Mobius app control, dedicated moonlight, a refined reef spectrum, and flexible mounting support for serious marine and reef aquarium installations.

The Hydra 32HD is a strong choice for mixed reef aquariums, SPS and LPS systems, reef cubes, frag tanks, and multi-fixture installations where controllability and repeatable performance matter. With 95W from the wall, a 32 LED main array plus dedicated moonlight LEDs, and compatibility with the Hydra Mounting System, it provides significantly more reef-lighting capacity than compact nano fixtures while remaining smaller than the Hydra 64HD.

Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black Features

• High-output Hydra HD platform: Provides serious reef aquarium lighting performance in a compact fixture suitable for a wide range of marine systems.
• Proven reef spectrum: Designed around the colour mix AquaIllumination has used successfully across generations of Hydra reef lighting.
• HyperDrive technology: Redirects unused power from one colour channel to another for flexible spectrum tuning and improved control over output distribution.
• Dedicated moonlight: Simulates natural lunar colour and intensity for nighttime viewing and scheduled low-light transitions.
• Mobius app control: Program spectrum, intensity, schedules, acclimation, presets, and lunar settings from a compatible iOS or Android device.
• myAI compatibility: Also compatible with the myAI app for users operating existing AquaIllumination systems.
• Neptune Apex integration: Compatible with Neptune Fusion when used with a compatible Apex system and MXM module.
• HMS compatibility: Works with the Hydra Mounting System for adjustable tank mounting and clean installation over rimmed or rimless aquariums.
• Flexible accessory support: Compatible with Hydra 32HD and 64HD mounting accessories including tank mount, rail, hanging, and other Hydra mounting options.
• Compact black housing: Low-profile black fixture body blends cleanly with black-rimmed aquariums, black cabinetry, and modern reef systems.
• Scalable reef lighting: Use a single fixture on suitable aquariums or multiple fixtures for larger tanks, higher-light reefs, and more uniform end-to-end coverage.

Specifications for Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black

• Model: Hydra 32HD
• UPC: 653341191526
• Aquarium Type: Saltwater, marine, and reef aquariums
• Colour: Black
• LED Count: 32 main LEDs plus dedicated moonlight LEDs
• Control: Mobius app; also compatible with myAI and Neptune Fusion via Apex and MXM module
• Length: 7.28 in. / 18.5 cm
• Width: 5.375 in. / 13.7 cm
• Height: 1.42 in. / 3.6 cm
• Weight: 2.1 lb. / 0.95 kg
• Power Consumption: 95W from the wall
• Input Range: 100 to 240VAC / 50-60Hz
• Power Cable Length: 14 ft. 8 in. / 4.47 m
• PSU Regulatory Compliance: UL, CE and RoHS
• Mounting Compatibility: Hydra Mounting System and compatible Hydra 32HD mounting accessories

Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black Compatibility/Notes

• Suitable for mixed reef aquariums, SPS and LPS systems, soft coral displays, frag tanks, and marine aquariums when sized and programmed correctly.
• Coverage and coral suitability depend on aquarium dimensions, water depth, aquascape height, mounting height, coral placement, and target PAR.
• Multiple Hydra 32HD fixtures may be required for longer aquariums, SPS-dominant systems, peninsula layouts, or more uniform coverage.
• Mounting accessories are sold separately unless specifically included by the retailer or bundle.
• Use acclimation mode or reduced starting intensity when installing over established corals or replacing lower-output lighting.
• For Neptune Apex/Fusion integration, a compatible Apex system and MXM module are required and sold separately.

What's Included

• 1 x Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - Black
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Quick Start Guide