Lightning schedule help..

[NoahBurger13]

So i recently purchased a Kessil 360 and a spectral controller for my 27g tank. I know the 360 isnt necessary but I said what the heck. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on a light schedule, I know i probably shouldnt put it on full intensity seeing as it could wreck my corals. So, does anyone have suggestions?

 

[Crabs McJones]

So i recently purchased a Kessil 360 and a spectral controller for my 27g tank. I know the 360 isnt necessary but I said what the heck. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on a light schedule, I know i probably shouldnt put it on full intensity seeing as it could wreck my corals. So, does anyone have suggestions?

Absolutely! What corals are you keeping under it and how far off the waters surface is the light and how far away from the light are the corals you're keeping? Also check out my kessil show off thread for more info, share pictures of your setup, and see schedules that other users are doing :)

 

[NoahBurger13]

Absolutely! What corals are you keeping under it and how far off the waters surface is the light and how far away from the light are the corals you're keeping? Also check out my kessil show off thread for more info, share pictures of your setup, and see schedules that other users are doing :)

I mostly have a lot of softies as im not comfortable with keep acro's and such yet but thats what im hoping to get to with this 360. I have corals such as Acans, Leather, Zoas, Duncans, Alveopora, torch's and hammer's. Its about 5-6" from the water. My corals are all over the water column.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I mostly have a lot of softies as im not comfortable with keep acro's and such yet but thats what im hoping to get to with this 360. I have corals such as Acans, Leather, Zoas, Duncans, Alveopora, torch's and hammer's. Its about 5-6" from the water. My corals are all over the water column.

For softies and lps i'd start out with a low intensity and slowly work your way up. As far as color you can choose whatever pleases your eye. Generally people will start out blue, and have it ramp up to the color they like throughout the day and then ramp down to blue at the end of the day to create a dusk and dawn effect. As far as intensity, i'd start at around 20% and ramp it up by 5% a week until you find a spot that all your corals like :)