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[ShakeyGizzard]

@reef tank 2.0 you in on this one

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@RedReefer you in on this one

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@danieyella you in on this one

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Mr FishFace you in on this one

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Johnd651 you in on this one

 

[lwien01]

DAILY QUESTION: What advantages do you see in the Natura iCon’s wide blue spectrum for coral fluorescence?

i don't know YET but 477 nm of blue makes the hues on Acropora pop. Let you know when mine is installed

 

[lwien01]

Back in the day it was an either on or off, My plans will include some research into lighting profiles and comparisons between the ones frequently used by other reefers. Hopefully I can achieve a good all around lighting profile. Anybody need some dressing with that word salad.

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance aesthetics and functionality when it comes to aquarium lighting?

Trial and error. 20k ? 15k? 10k?. You never know everything about coral placement until you either place a coral too high or too low and visually observe the coral bleaching out. On the other hand, some corals love being bathed in high-intensity light near the top of the tank. Again, learn by doing and I forgot about overspending on corals you lost because of where they were put in the tank. Live and learn

 

[Daniel@R2R]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

 

[Mschmidt]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

yeah, that doesn't happen. best I do is try to place them closer or farther from the source.

 

[Jasonak]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: What advantages do you see in the Natura iCon’s wide blue spectrum for coral fluorescence?

Not sure but would love to find out

 

[Jasonak]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

Light is set up for SPS and I adjust the distance for everyone else.

 

[exnisstech]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

I place coral a varying hieght and also keep some low light pieces out of the direct light.

 

[Jasonak]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance aesthetics and functionality when it comes to aquarium lighting?

I have a canopy so its not really a big deal for me.

 

[Jasonak]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: Why is it essential to have a light that mimics natural sunlight and moonlight cycles?

To maybe get your coral to spawn.

 

[Jasonak]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance light intensity and duration to achieve optimal results in your reef tank?

I only run peak for about 4 hours a day.

 

[Jasonak]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: What tips do you have for new aquarists about choosing the right reef lighting?

Buy the best you can afford.

 

[padilla95624]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

I use placement in the tank more than lighting schedule to balance the needs of different corals. I tried placing additional lights on separate timers that focus in one location but that does not look good.

 

[tbrown]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

Different layers! I try to have a variety of high, medium, low, and shaded low lights areas in my tank. More light dependent corals go higher or more directly under the lights, low light corals go under and overhang or sandbed more towards the edge of the light rather than direct light.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

The lighting needs of the corals is covered with its placement in the tank. Sticking to a lighting schedule will help with stability in the tank.

 

[twentyleagues]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance the needs of different coral types when setting up your lighting schedule?

Try and put higher light corals in the higher light area and vise versa.