Stormie Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I recently got the Reefbreeders Photon series light for my nuvo 16. The features are amazing, but I can't seem to figure out a good channel setting which really makes the colors pop. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to maximize coloration of corals? Currently I have it building throughout the day on the Whites up to around 30 and the Blues all the way up to 80. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 be careful cranking it up that high when you just got it.. you will fry things.. these lights are powerful.. Link to comment
Stormie Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Anyone else with these lights wanna weigh in? Link to comment
Jmevox Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 80 is really high. How high is it above the water? I'm currently around 50 and I don't think i'll go much above 60 Link to comment
GHill762 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 if your coral isn't popping at 80/30, then more than likely your coral just isn't going to pop.. what are your water parameters? what coral do you have? Link to comment
joy13 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Do you ramp it up slowly? I have mine on a dawn to dusk cycle I think the highest mine is at is 50/30 I had my son set it for me. The only time when the colors really pop is during the night when I have the bare minimum of blue lights. I like the time right before and right after the noon time light. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 ^Joy is right, healthy fluorescent coral will GLOW with just the blues on.. Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nonsense! The photon with ramping capabilities I have to admit is a truly awesome feature but something that doesn't really pertain to me due to my work schedule. Who wants to come home to a blue tank everyday, not me. I'm using the value fixture over the right hand side of my 75g. I have the dials set 80b/40w and any healthy vibrant coral will definitely pop under those settings. Here's a small gif I made of a healthy brain coral using those settings. To me, this is plenty of pop, but that's just a matter of opinion! http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/gulfsurfer101/media/CM140418-150332051_zpsskkayplq.gif.html'> Link to comment
Stormie Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 I guess I'm being unrealistic with coloration expectations. I turned the lights down after reading up on "light acclimation". My corals are all healthy, no bleaching so I'm just gonna play it by sight and wait a while till I try to figure out what lighting intensity I like the most. Thanks guys! Link to comment
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