dying hammer

[maddy999]

Hammer slowly receding, clearly unhappy.

Assuming my parameters are not to blame, i need advice on lighting spectrum and intensity.
My radion g6 xr15 is set to 20% intensity, over my 10 gallon waterbox, following a 12 hour schedule of 100% blues/violet/royal, 5% cool white 5% warm white 2% green and red.

Any suggestions?

 

[IslandLifeReef]

What are your parameters?

Do you have access to a PAR meter?

 

[maddy999]

What are your parameters?

Do you have access to a PAR meter?

i dont but based on the info (10 gal waterbox + xr15 with standard mount) im hoping someone who has experience with the light can offer insight

 

[Hellic]

i dont but based on the info (10 gal waterbox + xr15 with standard mount) im hoping someone who has experience with the light can offer insight

How tall is the tank? BRS had a par chart for the g6 xr15 pro. The AB+ template was hitting 150 par at 50% intensity just under the water surface using the RMS mounting system. That was on a 24inch cube. I would definitely say that your lighting is really low, and probably why the hammer isnt doing well. I would try the lps schedule at 40% or maybe the AB+ at 40-50% and see if that helps. I had a similar experience turning down the light thinking it was more powerful than it was. A rental par meter would give you the best idea of your lighting.

 

[Hellic]

This is my current 12 hour schedule on the AB+ template. 2 hours blues, 1 hour ramp, 6 hours peak, 1 hour ramp down, 2 hours blue, then off.