HYDROS Kraken Setup

For the Ultimate Power Distribution Solution

This HYDROS Control setup featuring the Kraken is the ultimate power distribution solution for hobbyists who demand the highest level of organization and power reliability. This example setup showcases the Kraken, which powers and connects a range of HYDROS controllers, the LED lights, return pump, calcium reactor, and dosing pumps, among others. A battery is also connected to the Kraken’s Battery Port for uninterrupted backup power. In addition, the Control X4 provides leak detection, pH and temperature monitoring, and powers the DC micro pump, while the connected WaveEngine V2 controls the system’s four flow pumps. With the HYDROS Control System, hobbyists can enjoy reduced wire clutter, reliable power distribution, and backup battery capabilities.

Aquarium Details

Size: 140 U.S. Gallons
Type: Saltwater Reef

Equipment Used

HYDROS Kraken, WaveEngine V2, Control X4, Flow Pumps, Leak Detector, Temperature Sensor, Skimmer Sensor, pH Probe, Water Level Sensor, DC Micro Pump, Calcium Reactor, Return Pump, Batter Backup, Dosing Pumps, CO2 Solenoid

The HYDROS App Interface

For Reliable Power Distribution

This setup includes Sense Ports, Force Ports, Drive Ports and even Wave Pump Ports for you to monitor and control the aquarium while providing power distribution and battery backup with the HYDROS Kraken. With four (4) Sense Ports for Water Level, Skimmer Sensing, Temperature, and Leak Detection, the main worries of your tank are gone and you can rest assured knowing HYDROS is watching over the reef. One of Drive Ports on the Control X4 is powering the Micro ATO Pump, ensuring that evaporated water level is topped off as well as three (3) dosing pumps on the Drive Ports of the Kraken. The Force Ports on the Kraken overtake the power brick or wall warts of the return pump, calcium reactor pump, two lights, and the the WaveEngine itself.

What devices are compatible with the Kraken?

There are two easy ways to figure that out.

If you’re wondering whether the Kraken is compatible with your aquarium devices, just answer two easy questions. First, does your device have a power supply brick? Second, is your device’s output voltage either 12v or 24v? If you answered yes to both questions, then your device is good to go with the Kraken!

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Are you ready…

to take full CONTROL of your aquarium?

The HYDROS product line offers several different controllers. Each controller caters to the different needs of an aquarium, making it incredibly easy to find the right unique setup for your tank. The best part, the Controls can adapt to your changing or growing aquarium. Unlike other popular controllers, the Control device you purchase today will work with any HYDROS products available in the future. All of the Controls have the ability to work together – allowing you to manage all of your aquarium’s devices from one single interface on the HYDROS App. This feature is called the Collective and it is what sets the HYDROS Controls apart from other controllers on the market.

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