60 in. AI Blade Settings

ElementSquaredLLC · Feb 3, 2025

I have a 200 gallon tank with a bunch of newish acro frags near the top and then a bunch of torches and hammers along with some other softies and various lps and low light sps near the bottom. I started with 2 AI blade Grows and just added a 3rd Glow. I have always had a problem with polyp extension in acros and thought maybe it was something to do with water chemistry but after adding the 3rd blade it made the issue even worse leading me to believe my lights may be the issue. I am running the 3 blades as below....

Blue - 100%
Roayl Blue- 100%
White- 20%
UV - 40%

I definitely want to reduce the lighting intensity, I am just wondering what the best way to go about it. Should I just put the whole system in acclimation mode and drop the intensity a lot all of the sudden, or should I slowly work it back? Maybe plan to max our at around 80% and see how everyone is feeling? I had a par meter with the two lights and par at the top layer of corals was in the 300-350 range. The bottom of the tank was around 150. I returned the par meter before getting the 3rd light. I can always get it back if I need.

John_Sav · Feb 3, 2025

This is what I'm running using two 48" grows over a 5ft tank. I modified the Saxby settings because as is, they are way too intense. But I've been seeing good growth.

ElementSquaredLLC · Feb 3, 2025

John_Sav said:
This is what I'm running using two 48" grows over a 5ft tank. I modified the Saxby settings because as is, they are way too intense. But I've been seeing good growth.

Wow....that is an intense schedule. Can you share the thought process behind it? So you are running significantly lower power than I am. Did you always run it this low or did you adjust from a higher setting after seeing poor results. And if so, what were the results you saw when it was too high?

John_Sav · Feb 3, 2025

ElementSquaredLLC said:
Wow....that is an intense schedule. Can you share the thought process behind it? So you are running significantly lower power than I am. Did you always run it this low or did you adjust from a higher setting after seeing poor results. And if so, what were the results you saw when it was too high?

So the logic behind the settings is all on Saxby. Either he or people he has working for him helped develop this schedule. You can download it for free if you go to AI Signature Series. The dips and rises are supposed to mimic real world sun coverage and clouds. I am running it a bit lower because my tank is mainly softies, but upping the whites helps keep it visually more appealing. And just to add, the original settings are meant for a 4' deep tank, so scaling back is needed.

ElementSquaredLLC · Feb 4, 2025

John_Sav said:
So the logic behind the settings is all on Saxby. Either he or people he has working for him helped develop this schedule. You can download it for free if you go to AI Signature Series. The dips and rises are supposed to mimic real world sun coverage and clouds. I am running it a bit lower because my tank is mainly softies, but upping the whites helps keep it visually more appealing. And just to add, the original settings are meant for a 4' deep tank, so scaling back is needed.

Is it possible to upload the schedule to the app or do you have to manually input the parameters? Did you use the AI app or the Mobius app?

John_Sav · Feb 4, 2025

I use the AI app, and yes you can download it. Google AI Signature Series, look for David Saxby and download the file. It will upload to the AI app. You can adjust the settings by holding two fingers on the screen sideways moving up or down. You can also adjust each channel by themselves.