Viparspectra light settings

[Kingkold020]

I’ve had my Viparspectra 165w sitting over my 47 gallon since the start but the settings are extremely odd. Everywhere I see people saying they can increase in increments of 1% yet mine only increases in increments of 10%. The 10% minimum in the white light is clearly way too much as my algae is starting to get ridiculous (I only run my lights 6 hours a day) 2pm-8pm. Are there any fixes for this or do I just cut my losses and get a new light?

 

[nereefpat]

The new models are only adjustable in increments of 10%. The older ones, you could turn a dial by 1% at a time.

 

[Kingkold020]

The new models are only adjustable in increments of 10%. The older ones, you could turn a dial by 1% at a time.

Thanks for letting me know! I couldn’t find that info anywhere

 

[nereefpat]

Thanks for letting me know! I couldn’t find that info anywhere

It's fun to find out that you're not crazy ;)

 

[EugeneVan]

I’ve had my Viparspectra 165w sitting over my 47 gallon since the start but the settings are extremely odd. Everywhere I see people saying they can increase in increments of 1% yet mine only increases in increments of 10%. The 10% minimum in the white light is clearly way too much as my algae is starting to get ridiculous (I only run my lights 6 hours a day) 2pm-8pm. Are there any fixes for this or do I just cut my losses and get a new light?

Depend on how comfortable you are to work with soldier iron... I follow this post and change my viparspectra 300. I can grow any SPS and LPS with issues. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/change-viparspectra-led-layout-any-advice-welcome.589190/

 

[EugeneVan]

I also put on a DYI light panel diffuser on it to get rid of the disco effect. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/op...ting-panel-23-75-inch-x-47-75-inch/1000143373

 

[tedfisher496]

I’ve had my Viparspectra 165w sitting over my 47 gallon since the start but the settings are extremely odd. Everywhere I see people saying they can increase in increments of 1% yet mine only increases in increments of 10%. The 10% minimum in the white light is clearly way too much as my algae is starting to get ridiculous (I only run my lights 6 hours a day) 2pm-8pm. Are there any fixes for this or do I just cut my losses and get a new light?

I emailed customer support to see if they can send me a old timer.

 

[Bruttall]

Vipar Lights need to by hung about 20 inches above the water line first. BRS did a video on lights, the vipars are in that video, 18 to 30 inches I think it said.
When I ran mine, I was 18 inches above water line, 27inches of water. 10% white on for 8 hours, 100% blues for 12 hours!!

Ugly Algae isn't caused by too much light, it is caused by too many nutrients in your water, feed less to lower your Nitrate and Phos build ups and get a good skimmer to remove excess.

I'd also suggest you get a PAR METER and set your lights with the meter. It seriously makes a noticeable difference in your growth rates of your coral.