🚨 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."
Currently using redsea coral pro salt. Wanting to transition to a similar salt that doesn’t have a bunch of residue and can be stored better in my brute trash can for a few weeks. Any recommendations on salts?
What light would u guys run on a 29 gallon tall reef tank??
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So, I finally broke down and bought some Hanna Checkers, I've been in and out of the hobby since the late 80s and have always relied on titration tests but with my latest system I have not been able to nail down my parameters, I tested one number and my LFS with my own test kit tested a wildly different number. I know these test kits vary wildly from manufacturer to manufacturer and from user to user but my own back to back tests were all over the place. I know Hanna tests have variations but for me and my old ass eyes it's much easier to read a digital number display than try to distinguish between shades of pink, blue and green.
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
Anyone try out the AF4 from indaquatics? With Apex?
Curious if anyone can tell me thier experience with this product. I also have lots of questions about the config if using Neptune Apex w 0-10v cable. Can you shut off pumps, skimmer? How far (up to tank) can this pump? Have to be return pump?
Tia.
Dropped my collection cup due to a case of the butter fingers and broke it. Did my best to superglue it back together, now let's see if she holds. I can't find a replacement cup for this skimmer anywhere, I'll have to diy one if needed.
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🚨 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.