Par Vs Color Temperature

[Smarkow]

Hmmm, I’ve read thoughts on this before. Wondering aloud how that bodes for those of us trying to grow mangroves (or similar) which don’t thrive without more red spectrum?
I used to have a 6500k MH over a clam and mangrove which did great. Current setup however has a kessil H80 over the mangroves in the display tank. There’s certainly red spillover.

My only visual observation of the red lit area was a nem moved right into it. Probably a shallower water creature

Interesting observations

 

[Smarkow]

Bulk Reef Supply had a video of the San Diego MACNA presentation at one time. I suppose they still do. That was a most difficult project - took almost a year to complete. That one looked at alkalinity and rates of zoox photosynthesis, plus observations of corals in shallow Hawaiian tide pools. The Las Vegas presentation looked at coral coloration. I think BRS has that one posted as well.

In case this is not said enough, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your work. I’ve watched these videos dozens of times. Learning the science/ecology of the reefs is a major component of my satisfaction with the hobby.

 

[Dana Riddle]

Hmmm, I’ve read thoughts on this before. Wondering aloud how that bodes for those of us trying to grow mangroves (or similar) which don’t thrive without more red spectrum?
I used to have a 6500k MH over a clam and mangrove which did great. Current setup however has a kessil H80 over the mangroves in the display tank. There’s certainly red spillover.

My only visual observation of the red lit area was a nem moved right into it. Probably a shallower water creature

Let me look at this when I get home this afternoon.

 

[Dana Riddle]

In case this is not said enough, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your work. I’ve watched these videos dozens of times. Learning the science/ecology of the reefs is a major component of my satisfaction with the hobby.

Thank you so much. Establishing a protocol is interesting, but not exciting (and there is always a good chance that protocol is wrong.) Setting up the experiment is tedious, and data collection requires a lot of attention. What motivates me is that 'eureka' moment when data analyses makes reveals something of interest. As I said, some experiments take 9-12 months to complete (including a PowerPoint presentation.) But what *really* motivates me is to hear I've helped someone.