Lighting Recommendations

[Dave770]

Hello!
I have two AI hydras for my 72 gallon reef tank. I am beyond pleased with their lighting capabilities but wanted to get input for optimum settings to really make the colors pop. Fwiw I have mostly zoas, shrooms, chalices, and random lps.

I've attached my current settings.

Any recommendations would greatly help. Thanks!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Just play with it and set it to eye. Just keep it in that range of intensity you have now. That way it effects par the least it's just for looks.

Careful in the coolwhite adjustment. Because it's zero and coolwhite has a lot of colors it has a lot of par. So a large increase could be a large increase in par and you could possibly bleach something.

 

[sternicus]

Hey man! Glad to hear you like the lights, I've had my 26 running for two months and I'll give some tips.

1. Turn the reds down. Like a lot or at least have a quick 3 hour cycle of them. They make algae grow fast lol.

2. Make sure to take a screenshot of the setup you have incase of wifi problems. Got a new router and had to reset my lights and was thankful for this.

3. Set a long ramp time if you have the lights longer than 7 hours

 

[mtraylor]

I have never owned the fixture you have, but I would turn the uv all the way up to 100% and the violet up a bit to whatever looks best to your eye. The next 2 in order should be adjusted per the look you are seeking. The UV should help give the corals you have a great pop of color. Don't be shy on that. Crank it up. You are only show an 1.5 period, but I would have uv at 100 most of the day.