I think that aesthetics will be a real gamechanger--you can soften the windex blue look incorporating different wavelengths.
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Get an excellent light so that aesthetics == functionality!
This is a function of lighting + scaping. Scape needs to create spaces for different types of corals with the foreknowledge of what the light output (i.e., PAR map) is going to be.
Set for sps and adjust other corals downwards to find lower light areas
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DAILY QUESTION: How do you think the Natura iCon’s advanced programming capabilities will enhance your reefing routine?
It should make setting up everything easier. Hopefully I will find out
It should be one less thing to worry about, and with an app controlled unit, one less thing for my one-year-old to break (looking at you kessil controller).
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Well one it's pretty easy to learn/understand. Didn't really need to read many guides to get setup with great starting success! Also there is a lot of features. You can go down the custom path or the fully automated moon and sun sync path that follows your time zone. It's actually extremely easy to use with lots of customisation. Great app!
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Advanced hopefully means set it and forget but in a good way!
I've got some lights on timers and I've got some on controllers/apps. The ones on controllers/apps with ramping ability definitely makes a big difference in the ways I get to view my tanks. I like to think it makes it less stressful to the fish than sudden on/off. When my lights start ramping down, my fish all start "getting ready for bed". I'm sure they'd develop a rhythm with plain old on and off, but now they have some warning that lights out is imminent.
Hoping to win this so I can compare this light to my Atlantik v4’s and Atlantik icons I currently have over my tanks not to mention over a dozen OR bars. I would love to try this out and compare to the past models.
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I use my ORPHEK light to customize the spectrum and intensity ultimately creating a visually stunning display while ensuring each coral gets the right amount of light. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where the tank looks great and the corals thrive.
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The Natura iCon’s advanced programming capabilities will make my reefing routine much easier by allowing me to customize and automate the lighting schedule perfectly for my corals (just like I do now, but for my second tank). I’ll be able to set precise light cycles, adjust intensity, and even simulate natural sunrise and sunset, which I love doing! It’s a game-changer
All of my current lights are app controlled so I'm not really expecting them to enhance my routine.
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I balance light intensity and duration by gradually ramping up the light to its peak throughout the day and then tapering it off in the evening. I use my ORPHEK light to mimic the natural sunlight cycle, preventing stressing the corals.
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