Is my light schedule okay?

[Sebreef93]

Is it possible to confirm whether my light schedule is okay for Fluval Sea Evo 13.5G? I'm using AI Prime 16HD and the light is from 8am until 8pm. Only LPS and soft corals in the tank. Many thanks!

 

[mattdg]

I run 64HD's with a similar looking graph for a fully established SPS reef. Personally, I'd reduce your output 50% across the board for LPS / Leathers on a 10 hour schedule and ramp up / down longer duration. Mixture of colors looks fine. AI's put out a lot of light, you'll never need to ramp up to 90% on a system that size with your current coral demands.

 

[Sebreef93]

I run 64HD's with a similar looking graph for a fully established SPS reef. Personally, I'd reduce your output 50% across the board for LPS / Leathers on a 10 hour schedule and ramp up / down longer duration. Mixture of colors looks fine. AI's put out a lot of light, you'll never need to ramp up to 90% on a system that size with your current coral demands.

Thanks! Would it be beneficial to reduce everything and keep blues at 75% instead? Or is it too high and I should reduce it to 70%?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I keep my AI Prime at 70% on a 15 gallon softie tank.

 

[mattdg]

Thanks! Would it be beneficial to reduce everything and keep blues at 75% instead? Or is it too high and I should reduce it to 70%?

IMO, 75% is too high.. but give it a try and see how your coral react. You'll know if it is too high.. loss of color in LPS and leathers staying closed.

 

[Sebreef93]

Would the below be better or anything else I should change in channels or time?:

 

[Sebreef93]

I keep my AI Prime at 70% on a 15 gallon softie tank.

Could I see your schedule if possible, please?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Could I see your schedule if possible, please?

Sure.

 

[Sebreef93]

Sure.

Thank you so much! Would it be okay to see your tank? I noticed that my schedule is quote similar now apart from the violet which is lower.

 

[Sebreef93]

Sure.

I've changed my settings to have same channels as yours and it's looking very nice visually so I might keep them and see how my corals are reacting. Thanks!

 

[Science/G]

My schedule... . Yours looks fine