light intensity

  1. TopShelfAquatics

    How Bright is YOUR Tank? Understanding Light Intensity in Reef Aquariums!

    In today's video we get with Taras and continue our series talking about lighting. Today we dive into brightness, specifically dealing with PAR and how it affects our aquariums. We cover both how light intensity is measured in the hobby and go over some tips and pointers when thinking about...
  2. walloutlet

    New to SPS - Checking In On Progress

    Hey everyone, basically as the title states, I'm new into the world of sticks especially Acropora's. Feeling comfortable that I have my system stability and parameters under control and consistently in line with the what we collective seem to agree as good numbers. Basically, no major swings...
  3. will25u

    Reef Breeders Photon V2 Lighting Schedule/Intensity help

    Howdy, I need some help with my light schedule. We moved from having a BuildMyLED light bar to Reef Breeders Photon V2. We have a mixed reef of LPS/SPS and softies. But are not really getting the color on the corals that they should. We have tried different settings, and haven't found the...
  4. 66cts

    Prime AI 16HD Settings for 13.5G

    I recently purchased a 16HD for my EVO 13.5. I was running my stock lighting for awhile but was getting algae growth from the intense white light. I bought the metal arm and its sitting about 10 inches above surface. I have 4 corals, a GSF, a ORA vargas cespitularia, A kenya tree, and One SPS...
  5. iigrinchii

    Coral ID and placement

    Hey all. I’m a new reefer in the sense that I had a fish only tank a few years ago. Since we moved, had kids and life happened. Started out again 7 weeks ago with a Fluval all in one 15 gallon nano tank. Which I want some fish and some coral in. I have to confess I have no idea of what curls I...
  6. Piscean_Introvert

    Lighting recommendations

    Hi all, Budget Newbie to the hobby, looking for recommendations on lighting for what I hope will be a nice mixed reef. Looking to be cost conscientious, any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’m starting with a 55g with the dimensions listed below. PisceanIntrovert
  7. Spenc_

    Maxspect R420R Lighting Levels

    I just setup a Nano tank which is a Innovative 10G Cube tank, put live rock in it and dry sand because I couldn't get ahold of live sand in my area. I have a Maxspect R420R 60W-16000k and I need help setting it up with times and light levels, I was told to have it on for 8-10 hours a day and...
  8. Swanky

    Maxspect Razor 200W LED Spectrum Percentages

    Hey guys, one of my first questions posted, so apologies if I'm not following protocol to a 't', work with me here ;) Last Fall as I set up my first 4 foot LPS / Softy tank, I decided to pick up a Maxspect Razor for lighting, and have been super happy with the quality of the fixture to this...
  9. M

    STN or lack of light (or something else)?

    Hi, I've noticed the underside of my birdsnest bleaching out. Is this simply due to a potential lack of light or maybe something else? If it's STN then I guess I can refrag as needed, but what about lack of light? Is this just an inevitability as corals grow out? Params are generally stable as...
  10. Shadows Reef

    Solar intensity

    Does anyone know where to find information about the solar intensity of the coral reefs throughout the year as the seasons change the amount of light the corals get is important to coral spawning and I’m trying to spawn some colonies in my tank with the help of apex’s season table, simulating...
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