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05/25/2018, 07:20 PM | #1 |
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Brand new Fluval Sea marine 59w 25000k settings
Hey all.. glad to be here..
Been trolling for 2 months learning as I cycled my new tank. Decided to register and join the addiction network. 1st timer with salt/coral. Can't seem to find solid settings recommendations for customized spectrums, ramp times, etc... have spent over $1500 and would like to get in the ballpark for coral growth asap rather than messing around for months trying to find what works... 1st timer getting a lot of mentoring from my local exotics supplier/store. 12 weeks into it so far... 55 gal old school low and long 48x20x12" Bimini pink sand 30% of the tank is cultured live rock Light is a brand new 48" 25000k 59w strip sitting atop my tank. (Not elevated) Has the FLUVAL SMARTAPP Bluetooth semi-customizable spectrum/ramp/sunrise sunset/daytime and night time capability. Aqueon 400 canister. New as well.. Protein skimmer hangoff the back (oldschool) Water parameters are perfect and checked twice a week by the store. 80°F. Ca: 420-460 Ph: 8.4 Kh: 8 .024-026 salinity 10-15 nitrates average 12% water changes biweekly Fresh RO for topoff Corals: Top 8"/highflow: Red monti and yellow falvia Middle 12" down: Acan Gonapora Flat monti Pink clove star polyp 2 dif mushrooms Superman monti Golden galaxae Gold torch Zoas Duncan Green star polyp Green Blasto Bottom/sand: Orange plate Shortie zoas So with all that out of the way... I have adjustable ramp times, but can't choose what spectrum ramps and when. Sunrise and sunset are preset. Buuuutt... I am able to set how long the ramp up and down take. Question#1: how long should I ramp up and down for? Daytime is more fun... I can choose %'s from 0 to 100% on 5 different spectrums.. Purple Pink Cyan Blue Cold White Question #2: Concerning growth only, don't care about viewing my frags... I want growth. What are some % combinations that work for u? Or what would you recommend for my particular setup and coral species to flourish? Thanks in advance for any help, Gratefully, The saltnoobie. cheers. |
05/28/2018, 08:52 AM | #2 |
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P.S. forgot to mention I dose AquaVitro FUEL twice a week, and also target feed with PolypLab Reef roids twice a week
Added an acro frag and a milliacro yesterday with some new rock to get them up higher in the tank. |
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coral lighting, spectrum settings |
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