Haven't had time to read the info but it sounds like your talking of spectrum. As Jamie knows I have been running LEDS for close to 5 years now. First issue with LEDs is that PAR readings while helpful must also be considered off by at least 25% at a minimum. T5 also produce light the full length of the bulb while LEDs are more directional or more like spot lights that use a reflector to create a spread. But still have a direct beam in the centers that can easily burn coral. I have found that my LEDs perform best when raised over 12" above the water line. I presently have my six SOL LEDS at a height of 16". Getting the spectrum correct is critical for the health of the coral and this is best accomplished by observation due to the incredible high cost of the analyzer used to measure it. Most of the new higher end fixtures have pre programmed settings that can be tweaked to the reefers likeing.Well that's my .02
Well my white schedule now runs like so....on at 1% 9:30am ramping every 10min up to 20% by 1pm then ramping down every 10min off by 3pm.
My blues on at 9am at 3% ramping every 10min up to 50% by 3pm then ramping down every 10min off at 7pm. Lunars on from 7-9.
I've promised myself to leave them like this for the next two weeks. I like the look! Coral colors look great and even my Birds Nest skeleton is coloring up while the polyps remain a vibrant green.
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There's nothing like being a Reefer!
Originally Posted by MizTanks
Meaning I'm on the right track!!!
