light intensity

Hey everyone, basically as the title states, I'm new into the world of sticks especially Acropora's. Feeling comfortable that I have my system stability and parameters under control and consistently in line with the what we collective seem to agree as good numbers. Basically, no major swings...

Howdy, I need some help with my light schedule. We moved from having a BuildMyLED light bar to Reef Breeders Photon V2. We have a mixed reef of LPS/SPS and softies. But are not really getting the color on the corals that they should. We have tried different settings, and haven't found the...

I recently purchased a 16HD for my EVO 13.5. I was running my stock lighting for awhile but was getting algae growth from the intense white light. I bought the metal arm and its sitting about 10 inches above surface. I have 4 corals, a GSF, a ORA vargas cespitularia, A kenya tree, and One SPS...

Hey all. I’m a new reefer in the sense that I had a fish only tank a few years ago. Since we moved, had kids and life happened. Started out again 7 weeks ago with a Fluval all in one 15 gallon nano tank. Which I want some fish and some coral in. I have to confess I have no idea of what curls I...

Hi all, Budget Newbie to the hobby, looking for recommendations on lighting for what I hope will be a nice mixed reef. Looking to be cost conscientious, any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’m starting with a 55g with the dimensions listed below. PisceanIntrovert

I just setup a Nano tank which is a Innovative 10G Cube tank, put live rock in it and dry sand because I couldn't get ahold of live sand in my area. I have a Maxspect R420R 60W-16000k and I need help setting it up with times and light levels, I was told to have it on for 8-10 hours a day and...

Hey guys, one of my first questions posted, so apologies if I'm not following protocol to a 't', work with me here ;) Last Fall as I set up my first 4 foot LPS / Softy tank, I decided to pick up a Maxspect Razor for lighting, and have been super happy with the quality of the fixture to this...

Hi, I've noticed the underside of my birdsnest bleaching out. Is this simply due to a potential lack of light or maybe something else? If it's STN then I guess I can refrag as needed, but what about lack of light? Is this just an inevitability as corals grow out? Params are generally stable as...

Does anyone know where to find information about the solar intensity of the coral reefs throughout the year as the seasons change the amount of light the corals get is important to coral spawning and I’m trying to spawn some colonies in my tank with the help of apex’s season table, simulating...