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[tbrown]

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

Don't think I don't see through your little scheme here sir. We all know you're setting up that new tank and you just want this information for you so you know what to look for.

 

[Aqua62]

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

Do a lot of investigating on the spread and par of various light systems for the type of corals you are wanting to keep, look for a system with an app that lets you control the duration of these lights along with different channels to control the intensity of the light giving you an ability to tune the system to your desired needs. Lastly stay within a budget.

 

[Raineforrest]

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

Deicide what you want to keep in your tank before choosing lights

 

[Raineforrest]

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

I would think to see brighter, more vivid colors from the corals as well as more growth.

 

[BuilderT]

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

Would love to see more vibrant colors!

 

[BuilderT]

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

Go for a nice light that can support most corals. You can always adjust it lower if it's to much but if it's not enough you can't make it go higher.

 

[Dipi]

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

I'm a new reefer, so my tip is to get recommendations and tips from experienced reefers

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Aqua62 stay in on this one

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Salty Rambler you in on this one

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Jimbhoy13 you in on this give away

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Dread Pirate Dave you in on give aways

 

[twentyleagues]

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

Decide on what kind of corals you want, find out their lighting requirements. Look for a light that can give you those things and then get something that can achieve that and surpass it because you will eventually change your mind on corals. You can turn down most leds but you can only turn them up so far.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

@Cichlid Dad get in on some give aways

 

[paragrouper]

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

Based on my discussion with Orphek and a review of the literature, I expect an improvement in the blending and the ability to move the lights a little lower, which will be helpful for fitting in my canopy.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

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

 

[exnisstech]

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

Since many of the creatures we keep are photosynthetic I lighting plays a vital roll

 

[tbrown]

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

I think that somethings need light to thrive and others need dark to survive. Using lighting (and shade) makes both possible. Also, some things in our tanks need more light than others so placement is key.

 

[Slocke]

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

It’s the energy of the tank. Nothing is more important then it

 

[Mschmidt]

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

it seems well evidenced that light and photosynthesis has a huge effect on tank Ph.

 

[Aaron75]

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

After nutrients/stability, I think it is the most important aspect. Lighting to the right intensity and spectrum can be the difference between a Reef thriving or failing.