🚨 STOP CHASING BRIGHT LIGHTS ON YOUR TANK 🚨
It has been on my mind since someone said nonchalantly, "The spectrum does nothing, sets the light as you want." Like, what's the deal with the "full spectrum" light then?
Let's be honest:
If "brighter = better", then why are your corals still stressed and eventually dying?
Cranking up white channel? ❌
Maxing out favorite channels? ❌
Corals actually want:
1. Royal Blue spectrum for photosynthesis
2. Violet spectrum for color and fluorescence
3. Stable spectrum for low stress and high growth
Too much UV/UVA = Hidden stress, bleach in days, bailout in weeks
High Red/Green = Algae favorite
"You don't need the brightest tank, you need a tank where your corals thrive, not just survive."
What light would u guys run on a 29 gallon tall reef tank??
Does anyone have a good light setting for hydra 26hd.
The tank is heavy with hammers torches and a few new sps.
Thank you
Is this lighting okay
🚨 STOP CHASING BRIGHT LIGHTS ON YOUR TANK 🚨
It has been on my mind since someone said nonchalantly, "The spectrum does nothing, sets the light as you want." Like, what's the deal with the "full spectrum" light then?
Let's be honest:
If "brighter = better", then why are your corals still stressed and eventually dying?
Cranking up white channel? ❌
Maxing out favorite channels? ❌
Corals actually want:
1. Royal Blue spectrum for photosynthesis
2. Violet spectrum for color and fluorescence
3. Stable spectrum for low stress and high growth
Too much UV/UVA = Hidden stress, bleach in days, bailout in weeks
High Red/Green = Algae favorite
"You don't need the brightest tank, you need a tank where your corals thrive, not just survive."
Does anyone have a lens kit they really like? I’m looking to purchase a kit so I can take better videos of my tank without the glare etc. something the photo attached but I want something good quality. I have the iPhone 17 pro.
Question photone app
For people using the photone par app. Do you use bleu/white or full spectrum white?
Any recommendations on Nivrew navareef 135 light settings? I have 2 on my 65 gallon tank.
Just started a 15 gallon hello reef tank but wana add coral
Which light do u recommend for coral ?
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I received a lot of people on reddit saying this 5.2W lamp isn't enough for my tank, tbh I'm a newbie and I'm not sure... So I'm here to ask if it's actually enough for a 40 cube tank or not.
Tried out a new lens port attachment today — it clips onto the phone and lets you take photos right through the water. 📸🌊
The detail this thing pulls is way better than I expected. Excited to test it more and start sharing some cleaner, sharper reef shots with everyone here!
Anyone else using one of these yet? Thoughts
Anyone film with their phones? If so what filters do you use? What equipment for good coral viewing? I’ve seen a couple on Amazon but wanted to see what everyone else is using