Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED

Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED Overview

The Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED is a next-generation reef aquarium light designed to combine wide, even coverage with the shimmer and visual depth reef keepers expect from a premium point-source fixture. Built around AquaIllumination's EdgeField Optics, Solar Ring design, Solar Blue reef spectrum, HyperDrive technology, and wireless app control, the Hydra Edge 44HD delivers a refined balance of PAR distribution, colour mixing, shimmer, and controllability for marine and reef aquariums.

The 44HD is the more compact model in the Hydra Edge reef lineup, making it an excellent choice for smaller reef displays, cube aquariums, frag systems, mixed reefs, and installations where a sleek fixture with strong spread and advanced spectrum control is required. Its 100 degree optical spread helps create broad, blended illumination, while the dedicated Solar Ring adds the dynamic shimmer that many reef aquarists prefer for a more natural, high-end display appearance.

Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED Features

• EdgeField Optics: Custom optical system designed to provide wide-angle output, balanced PAR, smooth colour mixing, and reduced harsh spotlighting compared to traditional narrow-lens LED fixtures.
• Solar Ring shimmer system: Dedicated white and warm white LED arrangement positioned to create shimmer, sparkle, and visual depth while maintaining the even spread of a broader optical platform.
• Solar Blue reef spectrum: Full-spectrum reef output developed around the blue-rich appearance and coral-focused performance AquaIllumination lighting is known for.
• HyperDrive technology: Dynamically reallocates unused power from one colour channel to another, giving the user more flexibility when tuning spectrum and intensity.
• Dedicated moonlight channel: Provides natural low-level nighttime illumination for lunar-style viewing and gentle evening transitions.
• Mobius app control: Program spectrum, intensity, schedules, acclimation, moonlight, and lighting profiles from a compatible iOS or Android device.
• myAI compatibility: Also compatible with the myAI app for users already working within the AquaIllumination control ecosystem.
• Neptune Apex integration: Compatible with Neptune Fusion control when used with an Apex system and MXM module.
• Quiet thermal management: Designed with an advanced fan and custom heat sink for efficient cooling in a slim, low-profile fixture.
• Mounting flexibility: Compatible with Hydra Edge mounting accessories including HMS-style mounting, rail mounting, tilt mounting, and hanging-style installation options.
• Marine and reef focused: Suitable for reef aquariums containing appropriate combinations of soft corals, LPS, SPS, clams, and other photosynthetic reef livestock when sized and programmed correctly.

Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED Specifications

• Model: Hydra Edge 44HD
• UPC: 704335295291
• Aquarium Type: Saltwater, marine, and reef aquariums
• LED Count: 44 LEDs
• LED Array: 10 Blue, 6 Royal Blue, 8 Violet, 10 Cool White, 2 Warm White, 8 UV
• Optic System: EdgeField Optics with Solar Ring
• Optic Spread: 100 degrees
• Recommended Maximum Coverage: Up to 30 in. x 30 in., depending on mounting height, aquascape, coral placement, and PAR requirements
• Length: 11.25 in. / 28.6 cm
• Width: 6 in. / 15.24 cm
• Height: 1.0625 in. / 2.7 cm
• Weight: 2.7 lb. / 1.2 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
• Control: Mobius app; also compatible with myAI and Neptune Fusion via Apex and MXM module
• Colour: Black

Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED Compatibility/Notes

• Best results depend on aquarium dimensions, aquascape height, mounting height, coral placement, and the PAR requirements of the animals being kept.
• Multiple fixtures may be required for larger aquariums, SPS-dominant systems, wide aquascapes, or tanks requiring higher and more uniform PAR from end to end.
• Mounting hardware is sold separately unless otherwise stated by the retailer or package configuration.
• Acclimation programming is recommended when replacing older lighting or increasing intensity over established corals.
• For Apex control, a compatible Neptune Apex system and MXM module are required and sold separately.

What's Included

• 1 x Aqua Illumination Hydra Edge 44HD LED
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Quick Start Guide