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10/20/2015, 04:56 PM
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Radion intensity please advise
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Sps tank All frags at the moment Tank is 16" deep Radion (non pro) XR30w G3 x2 Lights are 10.5 " over the water surface I'm currently running Schwing's chart What overall intensity should I work up to over the next few weeks? My previous lights were Ocean Revive, which I ran at 40/90% Thank you for any experienced advise B
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10/20/2015, 04:58 PM
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Tank is a deep blue 4x2x16"
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10/20/2015, 06:50 PM
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Anyone ?
I really don't want to fry my frags.... But I don't wanna photo starve them either
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10/20/2015, 08:41 PM
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You might have more luck in the Ecotech forum. Not sure what Schwing's settings are, but start slow and ramp up over several weeks. I believe most people start at 30-40% initial intensity.
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10/21/2015, 09:22 AM
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If you are using the ecosmart live software, set the acclimation for 6 weeks and start at 40%. I have mine maxed at 70% but only for a few hours each day. I've never used revive led fixtures so not sure on their intensity. Are you using wide angle lenses or standard? If wide angle start a little higher and can raise the overall intensity. Just my .02 and what has worked on my tank.
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10/21/2015, 09:51 AM
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Standard lenses.
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10/21/2015, 11:26 AM
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So with 40% of 70% do the corals fair ok? While it ramps up over 6 weeks?
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10/21/2015, 11:45 AM
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Every tank is different and you'll just need to figure out the best intensity for your corals. Start low as suggested and ramp up very slowly, say 5% each week or every other week. If they start burning tips, move back down a little.
I run a pair of XR15w's and mine max out at 90% for about 4 hours a day. My tank is a little deeper (22"), but my SPS love it.
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