lighting

Let’s see your lighting after sundown! For those using the AI Prime 16HD, what settings do you run? I have mine mounted about 8.5 inches off the water, with roughly 3% from violet to blue and 5% on moonlight—otherwise, I can’t see much. I also have my lighting set to follow the lunar phase...

Frag-tank/grow grow tank and substrate You may have all the plumbing and stand for the tank. I would prefer to sell all together. $900 complete with sump, return, ato, stand and extra tank for when you grow the system larger $200 For both 2x VIPARSPECTRA 165W LED Aquarium Light Dimmable Full...

I need some help designing my light layout and racking for my new 10 ft tank. Tank footprint from the top is 120”x36” with a center overflow trapezoid 40” in from each end of the tank. I plan on using 10-12 XR 30 Radions. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you. Here are some pictures of the old...

Hello everyone, I am getting back into the hobby and I picked up a Waterbox Marine X 110.4 used for a great deal. Looking to get it set up. Dimensions - 47.2" x 19.7" x 21.7" - 80 gal display. I am on the part where I need to decide what lighting I want to go with and I could use some insight...

Whatsup fellas, I went back and forth a lot but I decided on going with a 230 system, 190gal display 72x26x24. I’m pretty sure I’m gonna do gyres icecap 4k’s maybe one on each side with 2 nero3’s one on each side of the internal overflow to blow behind the rocks. I am stuck on the lighting...

I know there are many discussions about needing uv lights in the 385nm range. And manufacturers dont put many UV bulbs in the lights because they are expensive, or so I read. I saw these on Amazon and said for the price, what the heck! Any!! Input on the fact that I mihht burn my corals or are...

Hey guys! I have used but fully functional Appogee MQ-200 PAR meter I no longer needed. Included the meter with attached sensor. Asking $225 shipped to the lower 48 and includes all PayPal fees. Please let me know if you have any questions! I’m this photo, there’s not enough room light for the...

I just got the Meridians and was trying to search for lighting schedules. I could not find any. I know the app has schedules on there but I'm not sure which would be right for my tank. Please share your lighting schedules and what height you are running the lights from the water. I am running...

I have a 135g mixed reef in progress. Currently I have two AI hydra 32’s. The tank is 72”L 24”H 18”W. I have a variety of corals currently some soft, lps and some easy sps. Everything seems to be doing well, just growing super slow. I’m looking for advice on what to upgrade my lights with. I...

[SOLD] Maxspect Razor X 300 Watt LED Light with Syna-G ICV6 Connect Controller Used for 1 year around - 80% @ 8hrs / per day Willing to ship at buyers expense Located in Milwaukee, WI...

AI Prime HD(13) white with hanging kit. White AI Prime, with hanging kit. Light works great, and I didn't have any issues. I bought it used here on R2R, so I don't know how old it is. I do not have the box. I no longer need this light. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE OLDER VERSION THAT ONLY HAS 13...

Hey! I’m going to get a 60x24x24 150gal tank. I’m very fond of the nicrew hyper reef gen 2. How many and what strength do you think I need to cover that tank? For mixed reef And if you think there are better options out there I’m open to anything

Good morning! I'm new to reefing and I've got a few questions. I've built a 40 gal breeder tank, fully cycled it and I've currently got a fish fish, but wanting to start adding more corals, right now I only have one Zoa frag. What's everyone's favorite light for best growth. I've currently...

Somewhat new to reef tanks. I’ve had FOWLR tanks before but I’ve never had any coral so with that being said, can I get some help with finding a light? It’s a 75gal tank. Plan on starting with softies and leathers, but later on down the road I would like to keep lps and sps. to be quite honest...

I got a second reef breeders photon last year for my 150 and it’s a bit overkill now since I have restarted the tank and don’t have colonies anymore so I’m looking to sell it. I am located in the Northern Cambria area 15714.

As the title says, I’m looking for a AI light that will sufficiently grow macro algae but I don’t want just the refugium ones since it is a display tank. My current light is a freshwater planted tank light that seems to work pretty well. However I would like to switch to as much AI equipment as...

Has anyone with a Evo 13.5 added both a blade grow and a blade glow while still using the stock hood? I replaced the stock light with a blade glow because I had added underneath the hood four LED strips (1 6500 K white, 1 5050 460 blue, 2 5730 cold white/red/blue) which are daisy chained and on...

I have for sale an PARwise PAR Monitor for Saltwater from ITC Reefculture. Asking $175.00 for the unit. Fully working and provides amazing insight into your lighting. PARwise is a unique light meter with the ability to measure spectrum. It can be used underwater and in air. It gives you all...

All prices include shipping to lower 48; other locations will be paid for by buyer. (Pending)$200 obo. Avast Plank 3.6, used for about 4 months, works great, no damage. includes lots of unused food; purchased to make DIY mix from these forums but. (Pending)$45 obo: MP40 QD Dry sides 1 good...

Hello all. I need tips/advice on my lighting. I am running a 12” AI grow blade on a 15G nano cube. I just measured my PAR with the apogee SQ-520. I measuredred 4 lighting settings two were templates from AI Blade Grow. 1. SPS Grow template: Schedule is preset to 9hrs. 2. HelloReef: mainly...

Hey all, I’m in need of some help please with lighting choice I have a Redsea reefer s550 and currently have 2 Radion G6 XR15’s on it which were off my previous tank. They have been fine till now as no corals but don’t think the par down on the sandbed will be that great as it’s a deeper tank...

Okay so, hello everyone i have many questions. I'm just trying to figure how to set up my lighting (coralife LED seascape, w/o the app) to be appropriate for my tank. I do not have access to a PAR meter right now. I'm HORRIBLE with technology and I can't figure out how to use it. Even the...

Hello everyone, Im a new member here, but Ive been in the hobby for years. Im looking to upgrade the lighting on my 4-year-old 75-gallon reef tank. Currently, Im using a Fluval Sea, which has been fine for softies, but I want to start keeping SPS. Unfortunately, all my previous attempts with...

Okay so, I have 1 nicrew led gen 1 150w light and i wasn't sure if I can use this light and the new gen one at the same time, would it be compatible in the sense of lighting specs? I bought the nicrew in November because I was preparing for the 55 gallon. But they discontinued it. I do not have...

What should I do for a 50 gallon long tank? I was thinking 2 maxspect jump 30 watts would that work? I am hoping to grow Duncans euphylia, softies and other lips. If it wolnt work give me suggestions! Thanks for any help.