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

[LadyMac]

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

I think lightning is one of the most important aspects of a system. It allows corals to grow, and gives the fish a time to know when to rest and when to be up.i have seen some fish are more nocturnal than others and I believe giving them the opportunity to have a set cycle
Of light and dark is very beneficial for natural behaviors. I’m super excited to see if the clowns act differently with an actual moon cycle. They sleep in a barnacle at night and are out in the day. It’s adorable.

 

[Reginald Reefer III]

DQ - Kessil A360XE, Kessil A80, ATI 6x54W T5

 

[Cool tangs]

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

Well it is pretty important, corals need it for photosynthesis! Getting the correct spectrums is also important for that corals health. You can look at ocean spectrum charts and see what actually penetrates through the water at set depths. When you compare it to light fixtures such as Orphek natura it's pretty close. Also the lunar cycles are a nice touch to try and simulate a natural reef. so who knows corals and fish might even spawn. The clouds function is also a cool feature and works well to simulate natural climate as well. My only request for the clouds function is if they were a bit more random, although it probably doesn't matter that much. I use this function and think it's great and the dimming gives the illusion of clouds flying over and blocking out some of the light. But also don't rule out flow and filtration for water quality. As it all goes hand in hand. But in my experience so far I've found choosing a good light fixture has a more dramatic impact then choosing a wave maker or your filtration device

But none the less I am very impressed with my natura icons and have seen some awesome colouration and growth

 

[fishface NJ]

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

You need to understand the balance between the light strength and your current nutrient levels in your aquarium. Example if your nutrient levels are low and your lights are set high, your corals will bleach.

 

[JohnnyBlowfish]

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

Second only to water chemistry IMO.

 

[TanknTang]

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

I think.. it depends on the aquarium but most are dependent on it.

 

[disaster999]

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

its an essential role. without it nothing would grow in our reef aquariums.

 

[Peppe]

OFFICIAL ENTRY:
I have been following Orphek for many years and I have always wanted to light up my reef with their lights. It is a very serious company that uses its time in research and innovation to create lights that can breed corals in the best way. The Orphek icons were already fantastic, but I am sure that these new Orphek Natura icons will be the best. I am very fascinated by the new type of combination of LEDs used and by the possibility of recreating the natural solar spectrum without giving up a very blue spectrum that is optimal for coral fluorescence. I would like to win the Orphek Natura icons because I am sure that thanks to the great work that this company has done to create these new led lights, my corals will grow strong and have wonderful colors.

 

[Peppe]

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

BONUS ENTRY: 2x GNC BLURAY X

 

[Peppe]

BONUS ENTRY: "Post a picture of a coral or other reef inhabitant in your saltwater aquarium that you're convinced would want an Orphek light over your tank and give us a caption for your photo."

These are some phots of my reef tank and my corals

 

[Peppe]

BONUS ENTRY: " Stay Connected to Orphek by signing up for their emails regarding promotions and news! (Sign up on the Orphek Contact Page...scroll down to find the "Join The Club" form to enter your email address and subscribe) "

 

[Peppe]

BONUS ENTRY: "Share this contest on social media (each social media platform can be used for 1 bonus entry. So, that could be 1 entry for Facebook, 1 for X/Twitter, 1 for IG, etc. Make a separate post in this thread for each social media post you make. (May be completed once per social media platform during this giveaway.)"
I shared the giveaway on my instagram account

 

[Peppe]

BONUS ENTRY: " Like Orphek on Facebook."

I like it

 

[Peppe]

BONUS ENTRY: "Follow Orphek on Instagram."

I follow it

 

[Peppe]

BONUS ENTRY: "Subscribe to the Orphek YouTube channel."

I am subscribed to the YouTube channel

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

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

Vital roll, providing the energy that corals and beneficial algae need for photosynthesis, along with providing the natural light light cycles .

 

[Dipi]

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

Light is the primary source of energy for our reefs. Besides feeding the coral, light feeds phyto and algae, which are food for microlife, therefore, being very important for the equilibrium of the reef tank

 

[Vinaka_vakalevu]

BONUS ENTRY: "Post a picture of a coral or other reef inhabitant in your saltwater aquarium that you're convinced would want an Orphek light over your tank and give us a caption for your photo."


Yoshi loves Orphek lights

 

[Daniel@R2R]

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

 

[Mschmidt]

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

I'm more of a run and gun type. I have a number of things "off" so I don't worry too much about moderating light, nutrients are high, so lights are high.