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I got a few corals and thus I'm running light on after 2.5 months, new tank. After a few weeks of light, starting to see potential problems. Diatoms for sure.
Some say don't run more than 8 hours, or you will have algae problems.
Is this true?
I'm running the Kessil Spectral X controller, which has a built in preset that ramps up slowly, then ramps down. The total time the light is on is 12 hours, but peak intensity is about 3-4 hours. I've boosted the maximum intensity during the peaks, because I have SPS and Kessil says the default is for LPS/softies, as well as other data from BRS on par out of the A360WE, etc.- wanted more than 60% intensity.
Does photo period mean any light level- does the ramp up and down count?
There's material like this: https://www.redseafish.com/blog/light-intensity-photoperiod-relationship/
And in general, I have a pretty high degree of trust in Kessil's preset and the logic behind it, etc.
But I see quite a few people recommending 8 (sometimes 10) hours or else!
Some say don't run more than 8 hours, or you will have algae problems.
Is this true?
I'm running the Kessil Spectral X controller, which has a built in preset that ramps up slowly, then ramps down. The total time the light is on is 12 hours, but peak intensity is about 3-4 hours. I've boosted the maximum intensity during the peaks, because I have SPS and Kessil says the default is for LPS/softies, as well as other data from BRS on par out of the A360WE, etc.- wanted more than 60% intensity.
Does photo period mean any light level- does the ramp up and down count?
There's material like this: https://www.redseafish.com/blog/light-intensity-photoperiod-relationship/
And in general, I have a pretty high degree of trust in Kessil's preset and the logic behind it, etc.
But I see quite a few people recommending 8 (sometimes 10) hours or else!
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