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[Tamberav]

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

I copy someone else?

I try for a peak around 7-8 hours and then an hour of blue on each end.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you think the Natura iCon’s advanced programming capabilities will enhance your reefing routine?

Better to fine tune your spectrum and schedule

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your opinion on the role of lighting in creating a balanced aquarium ecosystem?

Besides corals being photosynthetic, it affects pH

 

[Tamberav]

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

Look at spread and spectrum graphs relative to your tank. Don't be afraid to check out the little guys too... there are actually some nice lights for a budget but you may give up having a nice app.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What are your expectations for coral color enhancement with the Natura iCon’s advanced spectrum?

Hope to get some good daylight look during peak hours, not windex. I want fish AND corals to look good.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What experiences have you had with moonlight cycles and their effects on nocturnal reef activity?

Have had spawning wrasses, mandarins, and corals!

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you manage light schedules to prevent algae growth while supporting coral health?

Algae eaters, CUC, Tangs, urchins, crabs, whatever fits the size of the tank. Also manual removal when needed. I do not set my light to limit algae.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your strategy for acclimating corals to a new lighting system?

start low and move up slowly, sometimes I use frag racks to move them up, convenient but can be ugly.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you prioritize features when selecting a new reef light?

Spectrum, mounting height, and spread are the things I look at first. Apps are an awesome bonus.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s the best way to measure the effectiveness of your reef lighting setup?

Health of the corals and a Par meter.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How has reef lighting technology evolved since you first started reefing?

When I started, there wasn't any LED's, my first tank was compacts! I think LED's did something HUGE for nano tanks especially due to the heat not being beamed directly into the tank

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you use lighting programs like Coral Acclimation and Clouds to benefit your tank?

Acclimation is convenient and I use it when changing tanks or after an extended outage. I am not sure my fish will appreciate clouds though lol they can be skiddish.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you integrate new lighting technology with existing aquarium setups?

Most of my stuff is stand alone, I just use acclimation.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How important is ease of maintenance when selecting a reef light?

Ease of maintenance is important when selecting anything in the hobby including lights!!! If is too difficult then I will slack...

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How might natural light synchronization improve the biological rhythms of corals in a reef tank?

May improve the chance of spawning and behavior of fish and inverts.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?

Poor quality control, dust, too many plugs!

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: How does the Sun & Moon Synchronization feature of the Natura iCon benefit your reef tank?

spawning! yesss!

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your favorite feature of the Orphek Natura iCon Reef LED Light?

The app looks great and one of the reasons I am considering them.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What are factors that you consider important when choosing a reef light? Why did you choose the light that you are currently using on your reef tank?

Many lights make the corals look nice but I don't want the fish to be washed out, they also add beauty to the reef. I have radion pro's because they are less "just blue" looking.

 

[Tamberav]

DAILY QUESTION: What light do you have over your tank right now?

Radion xr15 x2 but I recently upgraded my tank so they won't cut it anymore. Shopping around for new lights.