Max spect razor light settings

[Louiep88]

Hello,
I have a 50 gallon tank w max spect razor light 160w-16,000k I am having a hard time trying to dial in my lights for optimal coral growth without burning them. Can anyone suggest the 6 channels and what settings they think I should use for blues and whites for 1-6? Any input or advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks

 

[1saltyjoker]

Careful these lights are super strong and take acclimation period.......I'm deft not an expert but my corals love it I started at 30% and ramped up over a month now I am at 70% whites and 85% on blue.....for a 10hr cycle and a moon phase

 

[1saltyjoker]

85% Blue on first for an hour, then white and blue for 7 then 2 85% blue then 1% blue for moon light

 

[Louiep88]

Thanks for the input but could you possibly break down the times you recommend running the lights and what percentage of whites and blues that work best in your opinion?
Thanks again

 

[Louiep88]

Love the lights but wary of over doing it want to get on a good time frame.

 

[Louiep88]

Basically looking for times and what each channel should be set at Btwn whites and blues.

 

[ritter6788]

Mine

1. 10:00 a: 0 b:0
2. 11:00 a: 0 b: 100
3. 12:00 a: 60 b: 100
4. 21:00 a 60 b: 100
5. 22:00 a: 0 b: 100
6. 23:00 a: 0 b: 0

 

[Louiep88]

Awesome thanks for the input really helps me out been stressing about getting these lights dialed in. Have you seen pretty good coral growth w the time set up you have now?

 

[ritter6788]

Awesome thanks for the input really helps me out been stressing about getting these lights dialed in. Have you seen pretty good coral growth w the time set up you have now?

Yes. Good growth and color. I have mostly sps under it. I have the 120 degree optics not the stock optics.

 

[1saltyjoker]

I am similar to Ritter but I burn my moon light at 1% not zero

 

[1saltyjoker]

My hammers are pumping out some frags!!!

 

[Louiep88]

Thanks guys really appreciate the feedback seems like it's hard to get feedback on these lights, but really appreciate the help on this.

 

[Louiep88]

What's the difference is stock optics and 120 degree optics?

 

[Louiep88]

Are they easy to change out? Or do you buy the the light like that upgraded?

 

[playin gmz]

Tagged, maxspect razor coming soon

 

[ritter6788]

What's the difference is stock optics and 120 degree optics?

There is a replacement kit you can buy from Coralvue. The 120s are more of a reflector than an optic. Very easy to change them out. The stock 90s are very focused. The 120s give more spread.

 

[Louiep88]

Thanks for the input I'll check them out.

 

[1saltyjoker]

Did the new lenses cut down the penetration of the light to the bottom......I have a blasto dead center on the bottom.....could I put the 120s on each end and leave the middle light at 90 lens??

 

[RaeRae]

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