Lighting acclimation question

reefrf · 03/20/2009, 03:09 PM

I recently purchased a Large Acro colony that was under 400watts of T5 lighting. I'm wondering if I have to acclimate my new Acro to my lighting which is 150w HQI MH with 2x96w actinics. Do I have more or less lighting than the T5's? And should I put the coral on the bottom for a few days or is it safe to move it to the top.

Thanks,

reefrf · 03/20/2009, 04:01 PM

What do you think about this? Anyone?

Capt_Cully · 03/20/2009, 04:16 PM

Personally, I'd put it on the bottom for a while and let it get used to your parameters. Sounds like it was getting blazed with light without knowing too many of the specifics. Ultimately it should be fine under your 150. But why risk it. Put it on the bottom and move it up after a week or 2. If it starts to look unhappy, lower it back down. You never know, it might like it low.

Pics of the acro would help us help you determine where it's ultimate placement might be best. All of this is subject to opinion. That's just how I'd do it. Others may disagree. I prefer the conservative approach.

JENnKerry · 03/20/2009, 07:12 PM

Agreed

cnaegler · 03/20/2009, 07:50 PM

+ 2

IslandCrow · 03/20/2009, 07:57 PM

Chances are, you're T5s are much brighter than that 150, but it depends on the fixture. Starting it on the bottom of the tank certainly won't hurt, though.

03/20/2009, 03:09 PM	#1
reefrf reefrf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 1,026	Lighting acclimation question I recently purchased a Large Acro colony that was under 400watts of T5 lighting. I'm wondering if I have to acclimate my new Acro to my lighting which is 150w HQI MH with 2x96w actinics. Do I have more or less lighting than the T5's? And should I put the coral on the bottom for a few days or is it safe to move it to the top. Thanks, __________________ RF RIP 150g.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1651699&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Current Tank Info: 250g 72x30x27 (Starphire) Lighting-Giesemann Infiniti 3x250w HQI Phoenix 4T-5's. 75g sump/Reef Octopus SRO5000 Skimmer/ GEO 624 Calcium Reactor. Circulation 3 x MP40QD 1/4 hp Artica

03/20/2009, 04:01 PM	#2
reefrf reefrf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 1,026	What do you think about this? Anyone? __________________ RF RIP 150g.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1651699&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Current Tank Info: 250g 72x30x27 (Starphire) Lighting-Giesemann Infiniti 3x250w HQI Phoenix 4T-5's. 75g sump/Reef Octopus SRO5000 Skimmer/ GEO 624 Calcium Reactor. Circulation 3 x MP40QD 1/4 hp Artica

03/20/2009, 04:16 PM	#3
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	Personally, I'd put it on the bottom for a while and let it get used to your parameters. Sounds like it was getting blazed with light without knowing too many of the specifics. Ultimately it should be fine under your 150. But why risk it. Put it on the bottom and move it up after a week or 2. If it starts to look unhappy, lower it back down. You never know, it might like it low. Pics of the acro would help us help you determine where it's ultimate placement might be best. All of this is subject to opinion. That's just how I'd do it. Others may disagree. I prefer the conservative approach. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

03/20/2009, 07:12 PM	#4
JENnKerry Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jersey Posts: 7,384	Agreed __________________ We Don't Have a Signature..... Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Reef

03/20/2009, 07:50 PM	#5
cnaegler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sylva, NC-Western North Carolina Posts: 960	+ 2 __________________ Craig _________________________ ATL "Superman" acro, Vivid's Rainbow Delight acro wanted You can want in one hand and crap in the other and see which one fills up first!! Save the reefs! Buy captive bred fish and aquacultured corals! Current Tank Info: Downsizing to a 120 BB SPS tank, 6205 &6305 Tunze on 7095 controller, Current USA extreme 8 x 54 fixture

03/20/2009, 07:57 PM	#6
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	Chances are, you're T5s are much brighter than that 150, but it depends on the fixture. Starting it on the bottom of the tank certainly won't hurt, though. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?