So I need help with my Radion

tampabaypirate · Dec 11, 2015

Hey guys I'm brand new to this site and need some help with my Radion settings. I have the xr15 pro above a im fusion 20, about 9 in above the water with the tank mount. I also installed the wide lense. Currently I'm running the radiant color template lights on at 1pm and off at 10pm. Running at 15% intensity I wasn't getting the growth that I would like but if I turn it up any more or extend the hours I get a brown algae on the sandbed(not rocks). Also all my parameters are in line.

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sorry my iPhone just won't adjust to the light

saltyfilmfolks · Dec 12, 2015

This sounds mean but. Clean the sandbed and turn up the lights.
It's well documented n & p can be locked up and won't appear on tests. But you have physical proof of the sand problem.

mfinn · Dec 12, 2015

If this is a new tank, then that is just part of what happens.

tampabaypirate · Dec 12, 2015

Tank is about 4 months old... I clean the sand bed every night, turned it up and will see what happens thanks!!!

tampabaypirate · Dec 12, 2015

@saltyfilmfolks what % would you recommend?

ReefBuzz · Dec 12, 2015

There's a thread going on right now with some radions lighting schedules. Do a quick search and you will find all kinds of good schedules.

mfinn · Dec 12, 2015

tampabaypirate said:
Tank is about 4 months old... I clean the sand bed every night, turned it up and will see what happens thanks!!!

I don't think this is that much of a lighting issue, but more of a new tank issue.

The tank is pretty new so algae and diatoms are a normal part of a new tank.

The intensity is pretty low.
I would increase it using the acclimation program for a 3-4 week period.
Starting where you are at now, going up to maybe 35% over the 4 weeks.

It's not going to do anything with problems with the sand bed.
That maybe a water quality issue, or lack of sand stirring critters or a combination of all.