Kelvin ideal
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ReeferMadness80G
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I'm not the great saltyfilmfolks, however, I would say that is gonna be completely up to you, if you're talking kelvin, a lot of pictures on the net are taken under 20k spectrum, however, the usable light from that spectrum is rather low and you won't see as much growth in acros. What you want is PAR, now, I'm not too familiar with PAR as it's pretty expensive to measure. I use LUX, and I can go from 6500 lux all the way to 65000 lux and be within an acceptable range for growth. You can buy a LuX meter on amazon for under 20 bucs.
Your question about Kelvin, you have to find that sweet spot, that's pleasurable to the eye, and achieves good color and growth. And that my friend is up to you!
IMO good growth and color in sps comes from stability in the tank (light, flow, parameters) and nutrients.
Your question about Kelvin, you have to find that sweet spot, that's pleasurable to the eye, and achieves good color and growth. And that my friend is up to you!
IMO good growth and color in sps comes from stability in the tank (light, flow, parameters) and nutrients.
If you have/can find a local reef club, you might be able to borrow a par meter if they have one. Ours has one they lend out from time to time!
I'm more of a 14-15k kind of gal, but like @ReeferMadness80G stated...it's more of a personal preference.
I'm more of a 14-15k kind of gal, but like @ReeferMadness80G stated...it's more of a personal preference.
Plus one to all above
Pretty much any of the colors you light is capable of will grow your corals.
Folks grow coral from 5600 to 20,000 plus.
So it really does become what pleases your eye the most.
If your using preset color temps or a single slider find on you like and don't be too afraid to make gradual changes to suit your taste.
As mentioned the intensity of the light is a bit more important.
Pretty much any of the colors you light is capable of will grow your corals.
Folks grow coral from 5600 to 20,000 plus.
So it really does become what pleases your eye the most.
If your using preset color temps or a single slider find on you like and don't be too afraid to make gradual changes to suit your taste.
As mentioned the intensity of the light is a bit more important.
Pffft... he's a hack at best.
ReeferMadness80G
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Haha that makes twice you've called me that! I'm honored sir!...
Edit:...or are you calling "the great saltyfilmfolks" a hack..hmm
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ReeferMadness80G
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Lol baffle them with bs or baffle them with brilliance, they won't know the difference
Using a lower kelvin 14/15 the light is whiter, so it is preferable to give a lower intensity than the right 20k ?? While instead having the hydra how far the height of the lights from the water's hair? Thanks a lot. Look at my English but use a translator
Choose your color.
Make it pretty.
Set the intensity by its self.
Use a par meter or use a lux meter. Or look at tanks with same light and use that intensity.
Make it pretty.
Set the intensity by its self.
Use a par meter or use a lux meter. Or look at tanks with same light and use that intensity.
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