Reef Breeders Meridians

[MegabiteOG]

That would support anything you want with wall to wall coverage.

 

[Zuluuz]

How much par is everyone aiming for over acros with these lights?

 

[SpSDrew]

How much par is everyone aiming for over acros with these lights?

I’ve been doing 500-550 at peak and then drop off from there

 

[MegabiteOG]

I’ve been doing 500-550 at peak and then drop off from there

I really like your schedule. Mine is similar with less intensity at the moment. Have you shared it on the app?

 

[MegabiteOG]

I really like your schedule. Mine is similar with less intensity at the moment. Have you shared it on the app?

Never mind. Found it. Thanks!

 

[Zuluuz]

I’ve been doing 500-550 at peak and then drop off from there

Got any tips on how to get acros acclimated to this? Every time I push past 400 my acros lose color and start to see bleaching

 

[exnisstech]

How much par is everyone aiming for over acros with these lights?

This tank is lit by photons not meridians but this is my par map of the tank. Have to zoom to see the numbers.

 

[SpSDrew]

Got any tips on how to get acros acclimated to this? Every time I push past 400 my acros lose color and start to see bleaching

Nice and slow. 1-2% raise every week or two. I never keep them at peak for that long. I hit peak and it slowly drops down.

 

[Rocks reef]

An Edge 24 it would probably be then, but now I have decide if I do want manual. As long as the app works better than my AI Prime, I will be happy.

• Manual Control: Simple one-channel control with 75% max output and built-in 8, 10, or 12-hour timers.

• App & Manual Control: Unlocks full 100% power with dual-channel control through the Reef Breeders app. Bluetooth support is coming soon via a software update.

The app is very user friendly, especially for the Edge bars

 

[Bryman]

Anyone else's App just log them out and when you log back in no equipment or tank is there?

 

[mcarroll]

Got any tips on how to get acros acclimated to this? Every time I push past 400 my acros lose color and start to see bleaching

You've had algae and nutrient issues if I recall correctly. If you get those things dialed in, make sure your flow is strong then your corals should have less issues with higher light. Alk stability is key as well. Photosynthesis is tough on corals, so lower light levels are often better/easier for them.

Check out these three for starters:
Light Intensity in Successful Reef Tanks

Aquarium Corals: Making Corals Colorful: New Information on Acropora species

We will look at colors of some of the most popular reef aquarium corals - Acropora species (Family Acroporidae). There is a considerable amount of relatively new information presented in this article.

reefs.com

Water Flow is More Important for Corals Than Light, Part V

Just as aquarium lighting has received a thorough reevaluation, so too must we start to consider how the water movement of our aquariums translates into water motion which is relevant and suitable for coral health.

reefs.com

(I wish reefs.com would fix the Advanced Aquarist indexing...it's almost unusable in the condition it's in now.)

 

[exnisstech]

Anyone else's App just log them out and when you log back in no equipment or tank is there?

Just checked and I had to log in but all my tanks are still showing.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Just checked and I had to log in but all my tanks are still showing.

Same here. Apps showing my tank.

 

[skey44]

I’m planning to jump in on hopefully a Black Friday sale this year and upgrade my lighting. With the research I’ve done I’m leaning towards the meridian 45 for my 48x24x16. I’m likely to keep adding rockscape for Acropora and cut back on LPS… bc I love Acros and want them all.
Will the Meridian grow wall to wall acropora in my tank or will I need a light bar down the road?
Currently having success.

2x AP9x and 2xa160. Main reason I want to change is reduced shadowing and get less “growing towards the light” with my Acropora. One fixture will also greatly simplify things like wiring. Thanks for any tips or suggestions.
Plan for meridian 45 in 14k bc I like idea of ability to adjust warmth of white and more daylight range of spectrum for acropora. Also my wife hates the blue glow in our living area. Planning 2x BOT mount.
Will reuse one AP9x for my frag tank and re-home one.

 

[skey44]

I see 20% is live!

 

[Zuluuz]

I’m planning to jump in on hopefully a Black Friday sale this year and upgrade my lighting. With the research I’ve done I’m leaning towards the meridian 45 for my 48x24x16. I’m likely to keep adding rockscape for Acropora and cut back on LPS… bc I love Acros and want them all.
Will the Meridian grow wall to wall acropora in my tank or will I need a light bar down the road?
Currently having success.

2x AP9x and 2xa160. Main reason I want to change is reduced shadowing and get less “growing towards the light” with my Acropora. One fixture will also greatly simplify things like wiring. Thanks for any tips or suggestions.
Plan for meridian 45 in 14k bc I like idea of ability to adjust warmth of white and more daylight range of spectrum for acropora. Also my wife hates the blue glow in our living area. Planning 2x BOT mount.
Will reuse one AP9x for my frag tank and re-home one.

If you want to get the most out of the light I highly suggest hanging them high with the wire hanging kit . This will reduce shadowing the most. You may not need the edge bars but I ended up getting them so I can cover ever inch of my tank with LEDs but I like overkill setup.

 

[skey44]

If you want to get the most out of the light I highly suggest hanging them high with the wire hanging kit . This will reduce shadowing the most. You may not need the edge bars but I ended up getting them so I can cover ever inch of my tank with LEDs but I like overkill setup.

I cannot hang them. Slanted super high ceiling above tank.
Looks like the BOT mounts are being used by a lot of users. Do these not allow for adequate spread?
I see your point the higher the better but I have some design constraints. Really prefer a BOT setup which is one reason I prefer these lights over some others like ATI staton flex.

 

[oreo54]

I cannot hang them. Slanted super high ceiling above tank.
Looks like the BOT mounts are being used by a lot of users. Do these not allow for adequate spread?
I see your point the higher the better but I have some design constraints. Really prefer a BOT setup which is one reason I prefer these lights over some others like ATI staton flex.

never mind

 

[NanoRyan]

i purchased a 24 model for my 35”x20”x13” rimless 40g. i’m planning on using the BOT mounts. Are these really bulky inside the tank? any presets to start with? This tank is new and i’m starting from scratch with this light. I’m running a complete different setup with my 25 lagoon

 

[exnisstech]

Currently 20% off until 12/2