radion acclamation

[ochriso]

Getting ready to replace a 48" ati sunpower 6 build fixture with 2 radion xr30 pro. Do to life happening and a big case of LRS I haven't changed the bulbs 4 years. Need suggestions for lighting acclimation for our mixed reef. Thanks

 

[dewboy1127]

When you program the lights on the computer you will be able to choose an acclimation setting just start low and work your way up to desired percentage... set it and think over like two week period it slowly goes up

 

[ochriso]

OK thanks.have the new lights but haven't even gotten them out of the box.

 

[mfinn]

I would ( as already suggested ) use the acclimation program in ESL.
I would start at around 30% total intensity and over a 4-5 week period go to 60%.
If everything looks fine after 5 weeks, maybe set up a 1 week acclimation and go to 65%.

Do it slow and your corals should have a smooth transition. Rush it and you will bleach stuff.
You may find some corals just don't do well in full led light, so you may have to move some stuff down lower.

 

[ochriso]

thanks for the input.