Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - White

Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - White Overview

The Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - White is a powerful smart reef aquarium light designed for aquarists who want proven coral-growth performance, detailed spectrum control, wireless programming, and a clean modern fixture finish. Built on AquaIllumination's Hydra HD platform, the Hydra 32HD combines HyperDrive power management, a refined reef spectrum, dedicated moonlight LEDs, app-based control, and flexible mounting compatibility in a compact fixture suitable for a wide range of marine and reef aquariums.

The Hydra 32HD is a strong choice for mixed reef systems, LPS and soft coral aquariums, SPS-focused nano and mid-size displays, frag tanks, and multi-fixture reef installations. Its 32 main LED array plus dedicated moonlight LEDs provides significantly more output and control than compact nano fixtures, while the white housing gives the light a clean appearance over rimless tanks, white cabinetry, and modern aquarium displays.

Features of Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - White

• Proven Hydra HD reef platform: Designed for serious marine aquariums where output, spectrum control, and long-term coral performance matter.
• Full-spectrum reef output: Uses a multi-channel LED array with cool white, blue, royal blue, photo red, green, violet, UV, and dedicated moonlight channels.
• HyperDrive technology: Dynamically reallocates unused power from one colour channel to another, giving reef keepers more flexible spectrum tuning than fixed-output channel systems.
• Dedicated moonlight LEDs: Provide independent low-level nighttime illumination for lunar-style viewing and smoother day-to-night transitions.
• Mobius app control: Program spectrum, intensity, photoperiod, acclimation, presets, and moonlight from a compatible iOS or Android device.
• myAI compatibility: Also compatible with the myAI app for users operating existing AquaIllumination products through that platform.
• Neptune Apex integration: Compatible with Neptune Fusion control when used with a compatible Apex system and MXM module.
• Compact high-output design: Provides strong reef lighting capability in a fixture smaller than the Hydra 64HD, making it easier to use over medium tanks or in multi-light layouts.
• HMS mounting compatibility: Works with the Hydra Mounting System and compatible Hydra 32HD mounting accessories for clean and adjustable installation.
• Scalable coverage: Use one fixture on suitable aquariums or multiple fixtures for longer tanks, higher-light systems, and more uniform end-to-end PAR distribution.
• White finish: Clean white housing complements rimless aquariums, white stands, light-coloured rooms, and modern reef displays.

Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - White Specifications

• Model: Hydra 32HD
• UPC: 653341191625
• Aquarium Type: Saltwater, marine, and reef aquariums
• Colour: White
• LED Count: 32 main LEDs plus 4 dedicated moonlight LEDs
• LED Channels: 7 main colour channels plus moonlight
• LED Array: 8 Cool White, 8 Blue, 8 Royal Blue, 2 Photo Red, 2 Green, 2 Violet, 2 UV, plus 4 Moonlight LEDs
• Dimensions: 7.28 in. L x 5.375 in. W x 1.42 in. H
• 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: 90W
• Input Range: 100 to 240VAC / 50-60Hz
• Power Cable Length: 14 ft. 8 in. / 4.47 m
• PSU Regulatory Compliance: UL, CE and RoHS
• Control: Mobius app; also compatible with myAI and Neptune Fusion via Apex and MXM module
• Mounting Compatibility: Hydra Mounting System and compatible Hydra 32HD mounting accessories

Compatibility/Notes for Aqua Illumination Hydra 32HD LED - White

• 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 length, width, depth, aquascape height, coral placement, mounting height, and target PAR.
• Multiple Hydra 32HD fixtures may be required for longer aquariums, SPS-dominant systems, peninsula layouts, or displays requiring 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 - White
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Quick Start Guide