Elegance coral light tolerance

[JoJosReef]

Almost to the one week mark with my elegance coral in the new tank (transfer). I have it dead in the middle, as it's just a perfect centerpiece coral. BUT, that Orphek light is strong. Probably will put out 200-250 PAR measured on a PARwise (so more on an Apogee) in that spot on the sand bed. I did a quick measurement at peak Helio program with my PARwise, and the center at the top of the SPS is around 400 at peak. Bottom was fluctuating around 200-250, but dropped off a lot as you moved to either side.
The light is currently in Acclimation mode, so not too much intensity right now.

My question is, what light levels can the elegance tolerate? Best would be "thrive", but tolerance is a good first estimate. I'll then assess whether it can remain in the center or if I have to move it.

Thanks!

P.s., trachy and lobo definitely moving further left or right, as they aren't into 200+ PAR.

P.p.s., I might move the hammer/torch/octo that are currently hanging out in the back/side to the front middle if the elegance can't handle the light.

 

[Remi]

Mine is for sure less than 200. Photo taken at 9am and can extend up to the yellow line.

 

[JoJosReef]

Mine is for sure less than 200. Photo taken at 9am and can extend up to the yellow line.

That's gorgeous, Remi! I will probably move mine over to the middle left. I have a cynarina coming next week that will probably end up middle right, so the Euphyllia might end up in the middle since they can handle the light.

 

[Remi]

When I got in June and another on the corner on the tank.

 

[JoJosReef]

Anyone else have knowledge on the light tolerance of elegance?

 

[VintageReefer]

Anyone else have knowledge on the light tolerance of elegance?

No, have not had luck. But I keep trachy 100-150, and lobo and Cynarina in 100. these are all low par sandbed level corals so you might have your intensity too high. The elegance I would think is 100

Edit - elegance - 80-120 par
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/elegance-coral.1067568/post-12755962

 

[JoJosReef]

No, have not had luck. But I keep trachy 100-150, and lobo and Cynarina in 100. these are all low par sandbed level corals so you might have your intensity too high. The elegance I would think is 100

Edit - elegance - 80-120 par
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/elegance-coral.1067568/post-12755962

Thanks! I will have to do a fair bit of rearranging. The joys of having a mixed reef!

 

[VintageReefer]

Thanks! I will have to do a fair bit of rearranging. The joys of having a mixed reef!

Tell me about it lol

 

[Waters]

I have a yellow tip black/blue elegance that sits at about 150 and is growing pretty quickly.

 

[Lelegance]

Mine is at 80 par. 80! Super fluffy and happy. The tentacles are the coolest part, they get super chunky and look very nice.