Kessil a160we lighting for corals

[newreefer95]

I bought a deep blue 80 gallon frag tank (my first non-nano tank). It’s 4 foot long and 16 inches deep. I have 2 Kessil A160we lights at 7 inches above the water level. Does anyone have recommendations on a lighting schedule that I can use for mainly Zoa's to start. I also have the Kessil spectrum x controller to make it easier.

 

[Timfish]

As far as time on at least 6 hours but not mor than 12 hours. As far as spectrum and intensity that will depend prefferences of the animals you're keeping.

 

[minus9]

I think you can mount the lights a little higher to gain more spread. I think 6 - 8hrs peak is good with an hour or two ramp on either side. Color is personal preference, but I think you start with 100% intensity and see how the zoas respond. At 16" deep, you should be fine. Just observe the animals and they'll tell you if you need more intensity or a longer peak period.

 

[newreefer95]

I think you can mount the lights a little higher to gain more spread. I think 6 - 8hrs peak is good with an hour or two ramp on either side. Color is personal preference, but I think you start with 100% intensity and see how the zoas respond. At 16" deep, you should be fine. Just observe the animals and they'll tell you if you need more intensity or a longer peak period.

Oh ok so 100 percent should I peak it at 100 or just ramp it up right away?

 

[minus9]

Oh ok so 100 percent should I peak it at 100 or just ramp it up right away?

I would ramp for at least an hour or more, just depends how long you want your photo period to be? I tend to use 12hr light cycles, which always worked well for me.

 

[KonradTO]

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