Cindy Hunter has dome some work with coral reproduction timing and its relationship to lunar cycles. Janie Craggs is probably the premier researcher, SECORE is doing important work, as are some public aquaria. Keep us posted please - I have too many projects going and can't lose focus on those. This might be of interest:Hi @hart24601 , yes I totally agree that there seems to be confusion sometimes when the Calvin Cycle refers to "Dark Reactions" which for me personally are easier to remember as Light Independent reactions. As I understand it, instead of requiring darkness it simply means it does not require light.
Great to see @Dana Riddle join in the discussion. That is one of the things I love about this forum. To have access to the knowledge of such highly qualified and experienced members of our reefing community. Dana`s comment re reproduction cycle in certain coral Sp. and the effects of the lunar cycle, has motivated me to do a little more reading into Jamie Craggs work at the Horniman Museum. I am now intrigued to see what data Jamie published with regards Lunar Lighting and Dark Periods.
Great looking Reef Tank by the way. Best wishes from across the pond
Forsman, Z.H., B.K. Kimokeo, C.E. Bird, C.L. Hunter, and R.J. Toonen. 2012. Coral farming: effects of light, water motion, and artificial foods. J. Mar. Biol. Assoc. UK 92(4): 721-729.
I'll try to find the Hunter reference on corals/lunar cycles. In a nutshell, length of photoperiod is the trigger, some require lunar light, and some just don't care.