Aqua Illumination progam

[gandolf8]

I have a 180 gal and 3 Aqua Illumination sol 12 inches high need a progam for lights thing my whites on to long 8 hrs. thx

 

[gandolf8]

Anyone who has these lights how do you have your program setup ?

 

[Capt_Cully]

Terry, I have them but I'm away until tomorrow. I can let you know how I have mine set up. Do you have yours on full blast? Or have you dialed back the intensity on them? What is happening that makes you think you have them on too long?

 

[gandolf8]

I have green algee on my back wall here is what i have

Time W B RB Ramp
8AM 15 20 20 60
11AM 25 35 35 120
4PM 15 30 30 120
8PM 10 15 15 60
9PM 0 2 2 60

 

[RandyO]

That's one of the dimmest overall programs I've seen. I wouldn't say it's too much light. Especially with having them 12" off the water. But I would suggest not having whites come on until the 11am time slot. Also, it's possible the moonlights all night are adding to algae growth. I'd probably give the blue and royal blue a boost during the middle of the cycle.

But to be honest, algae is a part of all reef aquariums. Cutting back the light to curb it might do more harm to the corals than its worth. Work on other means of control like water changes, chemical filtration like carbon, GFO, and the likes, use RODI water if possible and try to limit organic buildup. Clean up crews can help. As the aquarium comes into balance, you should see less undesirable algae.

 

[iamwrasseman]

i agree with randy you could actually use more light IMO and attack the algae by reducing nutrient , also your overall light regimine is long , when do you "view" your tank ? my lights go on at 3pm and shut off at 10:30pm thats when im home and can View my tank .