lighting help

Hello all. I just bought two zoa frags and have them acclimating in my tank, and they are doing great! My question though is what should my setting be on light to maximize frowth and color? Im running an AI Prime 16 HD over a 5 inch deep frag tank with the coral .5 inches off the bottom. All...

I bought a reef tank yesterday. It has tons of corals and two clownfish. There’s a moon light and a “grow light” (for corals). Unfortunately the white daylight burned out this morning, ugh. The previous owner told me that the tank will work fine on just the grow light along with some moonlight...

Hey everyone I just got the AP9X for my 75 gallon mixed reef with fish. What’s everyone’s preferred light settings for this light

Hey everyone I just got the AP9X for my 75 gallon mixed reef with fish. What’s everyone’s preferred light settings for this light

Does anyone have any experience with this light i have the 30-36" one and I am trying to figure out what percent blue and white I should be using for my reef tank currently no coral in it just an anemone but want to get lighting up to where it needs to be anything help!

My goal down the line is to have either a Durasa or a Maxima clam. Would they be OK with AI Primes for lights, or better with Kessils (or something else)? I plan on having a 160 gallon FOWLR tank as a reference. Thanks!

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to decide between AI Prime LEDs, or Kessils for my Reefer 750 FOWLR tank. I know I want to eventually have a maxima clam and an anemone in the future so rather than upgrading later, I'd rather spend the money now and be ready. Thoughts? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I've been using a Aquaknight for the past 2 years I've had my tank and its been doing pretty well so far. It recently died and I wanted to invest in something else other than that. I only grow softies and gorgonians so high lighting demand isn't necessary. I was looking at the...

hi guys. I try to update my radion light g4 to mobius, first one went through, second one after update light didn't turn on.. at button keep flashing blue and yellow colors. I try power off but nothing happen, button keep flashing, try press and hold the button to reset but didn't do...

hey everyone. i have the marine fluval 3.0 LEDS and am trying to figure out which light schedule/pattern works best. after doing the research about what colors are actually beneficial to corals and how your light patterns should mimic that of the suns, i’ve planned a couple of different methods...

I am wondering what is the best lighting for a 9.6 gallon nano tank without totally breaking the bank. Honestly I don’t even know what I have now, but it seems to be keeping my acans and Xenia very happy. I want this tank to be full of zoas, mushrooms, acans, maybe a hammer/torch. Stuff along...

Does anyone have any ORPHEK lights? Are they worth the price and do they give good coloration for corals, im planning what lights to get for my new tank and ORPHEK OR3 120cm was one of the options for my 120 gallon, im planning to grow softies, lps and sps corals.

My grow light above my fuge has stoped working (FACiDA red 50w led) I was wondering if my Cheato would still be effective in my fuge without the light and if anyone has any recommendations for a new grow light

Hi there! I hope you’re all keeping safe and well. Okay so I need a little help and advice (sorry for the long post in advance). I’m new to the reefing world and I’m starting to lose my enthusiasm for it as my aquarium isn’t doing so great. Just to be aware I’m in the U.K. which might make a...

Hello, I have my 7.5g tank set up and need a new light before adding coral. I’m looking to get the best Bang for my buck.. My Budget is about $130 and will mainly be doing beginner corals for now. As of now, I’m debating between: Hipargero LED ($64) Kessil A80 ($130) Lominie Pixie 30 ($74)...

hellloooo everybody! im looking to buy some lighting for my 75 gallon tank! which brand would you recommend I should get?

Hey guys, looking for your opinion on this schedule. Will give some details. IM fusion nano 10 gallon AI PRIME 16 HD 13 inch depth Mixed reef (Sps, Lps, soft on sandbed) 50% acclimation 30 days

Hello, I’m getting a 20 gallon waterbox tank that I will be growing corals in. The tank can come with AI Primes, but with a 200 dollar increase in price. Are there any good, affordable options(less than 100$) for lighting(for corals)? The dimensions are 18in x 18in x 16in.

Hey everyone just trying to get people opinions on lights to buy for a reef tank and if you can post some pictures of the light and how they look. Thanks!

Does anyone have any recommendations for what settings to use on the fluval marine and reef 750 mm light. It is on the 32.5 gallon flex tank

Hey all, I’m a couple months in to my second reef tank, it’s a 29 gallon 29 inch long 18 inch tall 12 inch wide topfin tank. I have some zoas, mushrooms and a hammer that are all doing fine with the lights I’m currently running which are just the white strip LEDs that are built in to the hood...

Upgrading my light system and now that the new AI lights have been out for a while, what are peoples thoughts on the 3 big names? Background I have MP40QD for pumps and Reeflink also, with Mobius right around the corner. Have a mixed reef with a few starter acros. Dimensions 40×20×20

Hey everyone, so I recently upgraded my lighting on my JBJ45 to a Hydra 52 HD and having some trouble dialing in the right settings. I know it's going to take a little for the corals to acclimate, and I don't want to burn them out or anything, but since recently adding a wrasse, I'm trying to...

Would like to know the pros and cons of each product and your own reviews to see which would be best.