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[A-10reefer]

@mia424 Interested in a new Orphek?

 

[A-10reefer]

@Weasel1960 Interested in a new Orphek?

 

[SmithsWrld]

DAILY QUESTION: What's one topic of discussion in these daily questions you've enjoyed discussing or learning about? What's one thing you'd like to know more about with regard to reef lighting?

I’ve enjoyed how the new light will have sun & moonlight features. I’d like to know more on how reef lights are made to keep our beautiful reefs alive!

 

[exnisstech]

DAILY QUESTION: What's one topic of discussion in these daily questions you've enjoyed discussing or learning about? What's one thing you'd like to know more about with regard to reef lighting?

#1 I haven't really participated in any discussions.
#2 what is really the best light cycle time wise. Sunrise to sunset?

 

[KrisReef]

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

I suffer bad sleep whenever there is a bright full moon lighting up the night sky. I know these lunar (and solar) cycles control tides and stimulate reef critters life cycles including spawning.

 

[sturgesz]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance aesthetics and functionality when

My wife tells me

 

[KrisReef]

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

I think that my corals that are currently under MH will pop under these new lights!

 

[felda001]

DAILY QUESTION: What's one topic of discussion in these daily questions you've enjoyed discussing or learning about? What's one thing you'd like to know more about with regard to reef lighting?

Lighting acclimation seems like people have lots of varied results even using the same methods. I would love to know what is actually best for our corals. There seem to be lots of opinions but no certainty which one is actually best

 

[felda001]

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you balance aesthetics and functionality when

My wife tells me

 

[KrisReef]

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

Get the best light they can afford.
Figure out what corals they want to eventually have and get the best light for those corals.

 

[KrisReef]

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

Corals require good water including good chemical parameters, temperature and natural circulation patterns to keep them happy and fed. After water, light coming into the system should be strong enough to support coral life and the illumination schedule should mimic natural conditions.

Providing natural planktonic foods rounds out the requirements for making a coral feel like it is at home in the ocean.

 

[KrisReef]

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

I need to get this new Orphek Natura iCon light to make it happen!

 

[Mschmidt]

DAILY QUESTION: What's one topic of discussion in these daily questions you've enjoyed discussing or learning about? What's one thing you'd like to know more about with regard to reef lighting?

It's been interesting learning that coral use more than just what's in the visible light spectrum. I probably won't study more about it though because I have other things for my brain to do.

 

[JoJosReef]

DAILY QUESTION: What's one topic of discussion in these daily questions you've enjoyed discussing or learning about? What's one thing you'd like to know more about with regard to reef lighting?

I've enjoyed learning about the effect of natural light cycle on corals. I'd like to know more about this from an experimental side--head to head comparisons of typical ramp up/ramp down schedule vs a natural light schedule. Well controlled of course.

 

[KrisReef]

DAILY QUESTION: What’s your favorite success story related to upgrading your aquarium lighting?

My wife never new how much I spent, the end.

 

[KrisReef]

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

Because my tank is in Oceanside California, inside my home where the natural lighting cycles don't match what is going on near the equator where coral grows and thrives as it has since it was invented.

 

[KrisReef]

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

More brilliance in looking at the corals in our tanks with this light.

 

[KrisReef]

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

I don't really. I am not an interior decorator that can handle these kinds of situations. I just get the lights and hang them where they need to be.

 

[KrisReef]

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

I try to keep corals that have similar requirements under the lights I have.

 

[KrisReef]

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

They will make it possible to provide natural lighting sequences that promote coral spawning and growth.