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[Johnd651]

This tank could use better lighting based on the coral I would like to put in.

 

[Johnd651]

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

I need to read up more on this, but I have used the wavelength intensities, not necessarily schedules.

 

[Johnd651]

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

Start low in the water and with lower intensity and ramp up/raise slowly over time. Dont blast them.

 

[Johnd651]

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

Its crazy how much has changed, my first homemade led reef light was multiple strings i controlled with separate wall bricks and timers, and it worked great. Now I want Wifi and intensity control with timers all built in!!!

 

[Johnd651]

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

AI blade

 

[Johnd651]

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?

wifi, color, intensity adjustment, separate channels, night lights

current AI blade came with the tank

 

[Johnd651]

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

how the corals look and are growing. i have always thought par readings help, but have never done them.

 

[Johnd651]

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

when i started i was using MH and T5HO. I had bought leds at one point and converted an old t5ho into led in the early 2000s. i remember controlling it with multiple wall bricks and timers to get the lighting i wanted, but i still did not control intensity, just on/off.

 

[Johnd651]

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

the Wifi and the different wavelengths, especially in the blue.

 

[Johnd651]

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

it makes it easier then trying to create my own schedules.

Also, there is clouds in real life, coral can use some cloudy days as well.

 

[Johnd651]

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

since they are on the outside of the tank, I think they are the easiest to swap. the only hard part is matching up the intensities to prevent the corals from getting bleached.

 

[Johnd651]

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

Other then wiping it down, which is really nice if it is easy to clean, I think lighting should be maintenance free.

i know why fans exist, but I am not a big fan of having to take a light apart to clean out the fans. Seems like a good entry point for moisture.

 

[SmithsWrld]

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

Currently I do not have any experience with a moonlight cycle other than using a flashlight at night to check up on the tank.

 

[Johnd651]

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

the more like nature, the closer they are to real life. i dont know if it helps, but i dont think it hurts.

 

[Johnd651]

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

I think the app setup has really been the only issue. with the AI, when the light losses power, the app would hang up.

 

[Johnd651]

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

I think it helps especially since the real moonlight comes into the house. being able to sync them makes it more natural.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

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

 

[exnisstech]

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

I would hope to be able to get a more daylight light look vs the heavy blues many lights run that make the tank look neon.

 

[Mschmidt]

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

I hope to not only optimize wavelength for the coral, but also for my viewing pleasure.

 

[felda001]

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

I expect that it will help the corals develop a depth of color