Looking for a proven results lighting schedule w/ photo period for a kessil 360x tuna blue light. Have a mixed reef with some sps...
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I got a schedule from someone. Ty for answering this...Nobody can help this person out? Really?
Sorry, I just realized I answered your other thread. Nevermind.Sorry, I've been busy with other things. Here's my schedule, but mine is for sps dominant. I use a 12hr cycle with a 6 to 8hr peak (you can adjust to your liking).
Time>Color>Intensity>Violet (no red or green for me)
7:55 > 0 > 0 > 0
10:15 > 30 > 85 > 100
14:00 > 30 > 90 > 100
17:45 > 30 > 85 > 100
20:05 > 0 > 0 > 0
I've essentially used this schedule for the past five years or more. The only thing I've changed is the peak duration, 6hrs to almost 8hrs. I use the midday point to increase intensity in smaller increments. After adjusting the midday for a couple of weeks, I'll increase the start and end ramp intensity to the same. Right now I'm in the middle of adjusting things, so the peak duration is increasing, so is the overall intensity. I prefer color between 20 to 40, so I stopped in the middle. 30% color is roughly 16k to my eyes (and my Seneye). I keep things simple, so I don't like to mess with lighting that much, as it's another parameter that needs to stay stable for success.
My advice, adjust color to your liking and set intensity based on the corals you're keeping (a par meter is super handy for this). Don't change settings with the expectation that you'll see results right away, it takes time, so make an adjustment and wait a couple weeks (if not more?) before you change something.
Nobody can help this person out? Really?
Looking for a proven results lighting schedule w/ photo period for a kessil 360x tuna blue light. Have a mixed reef with some sps...
You have the right idea simple is best, i copied your schedule a while ago on another thread and it has been great. I ended up putting the ramp down at 0 color to enjoy the corals a bit more.Sorry, I've been busy with other things. Here's my schedule, but mine is for sps dominant. I use a 12hr cycle with a 6 to 8hr peak (you can adjust to your liking).
Time>Color>Intensity>Violet (no red or green for me)
7:55 > 0 > 0 > 0
10:15 > 30 > 85 > 100
14:00 > 30 > 90 > 100
17:45 > 30 > 85 > 100
20:05 > 0 > 0 > 0
I've essentially used this schedule for the past five years or more. The only thing I've changed is the peak duration, 6hrs to almost 8hrs. I use the midday point to increase intensity in smaller increments. After adjusting the midday for a couple of weeks, I'll increase the start and end ramp intensity to the same. Right now I'm in the middle of adjusting things, so the peak duration is increasing, so is the overall intensity. I prefer color between 20 to 40, so I stopped in the middle. 30% color is roughly 16k to my eyes (and my Seneye). I keep things simple, so I don't like to mess with lighting that much, as it's another parameter that needs to stay stable for success.
My advice, adjust color to your liking and set intensity based on the corals you're keeping (a par meter is super handy for this). Don't change settings with the expectation that you'll see results right away, it takes time, so make an adjustment and wait a couple weeks (if not more?) before you change something.
I have 4 on my 4ft tank and i love it, the spread is crazy good even for sps.I will be running minus9 schedule starting this weekend... I'm already seeing results from switching to this light...