*** 10 WINNERS!! WIN a BRAND NEW Natura iCon Reef Light in The Amazing Orphek Giveaway!! $8,000+ in Prizes!! ***

[Raineforrest]

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

Currently using one SmatFarm 95watt over the 46 gallon bowfront. I have been running sunrise for an hour 9am-10am then mostly Blues and violets with minimal white and red until 9pm. Sunset for an hour and then moonlight for 3 hours. I actually have very little algae growth in that tank. Just a little browning on the rocks.

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry seventeen - I like to integrate new lighting technology with existing aquarium setups by making sure that everything is compatible, especially software.

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry eighteen - I use lightning programs such as Coral Acclimation and Clouds to benefit my tank by simulating tropical reef environments, adding to a natural tank aesthetic.

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry nineteen - I am new to reefing but I have heard of t5's and metal halides and how these lights were replaced by more efficient, and in my opinion more natural LED's.

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry twenty - The best way to measure the effectiveness of ones reef lighting setup is to use a par meter

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry twenty-one: I prioritize features that are known to give corals the greatest coloration while also having a pretty look

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry twenty-two: I like to acclimate corals by first placing them in low light and then slowly moving them higher until they reach their desired location

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry twenty-three: I keep my period of white light relatively short and adjust based upon algae growth that I see

 

[mayland]

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

Bonus entry twenty-four: I like the idea of a moonlight cycle but my current lights moonlight doesn't look very nice so I don't use it that much. I believe that a moonlight cycle would absolutely increase nocturnal reef activity.

 

[mayland]

Bonus entry twenty-five: @Raineforrest good luck on the giveaway!

 

[mayland]

Bonus entry twenty-six: @disaster999 best of luck in the giveaway!

 

[mayland]

Bonus entry twenty-seven: @alxjrz I think you'd benefit from the Orphek light!

 

[southd14]

Official entry: to upgrade from my crappy light

 

[southd14]

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[mayland]

Bonus entry twenty-eight: @Vinaka_vakalevu good luck!

 

[southd14]

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[mayland]

Bonus entry twenty-nine: @southd14 I think you would definitely benefit from winning the Orphek light given your prior statements about your own light

 

[mayland]

Bonus entry thirty: @Johnd651I wish you good luck and hope you benefit from the Orphek Natura!

 

[mayland]

Bonus entry thirty-one: @SomeHappyFish I think you would benefit from the Orphek Natura! Good luck!