How's this light ramp profile? (Apex Fusion)

[KMS.Kyle]

Hello, still quite new to the hobby and looking for some feedback on a proper light ramp profile - I've tried finding examples online and couldn't seem to get anything.

First off - I use a Kessil 360N - It has to hit 20% intensity before it turns on.

Basically turns on at 7 and sets fully around 8-9 and I have it on blue/night time until 11:30

I have a deep 65 gallon tank and was told that 80% intensity should be more than enough with the kessils but I'm open to hearing advice.

I'm just making sure that my lighting profile is OK for my tank and my bubble tip anemone (added pictures with the types of coral I have)

(Picture of Apex fusion attached)
(Color 0% = blue // 100% = white)

Thank you!!!!

 

[homer1475]

My profile is much simpler.

I only have 4 points, one for on time, one has a short pause at 35% then a slow ramp up to 85%, then a ramp down to off.

All those points seem a bit redundant to me. As you plot your points, the apex will adjust the curve accordingly. Unless you want your lights to pause at a certain time(say at max for 5 hours needing 2 points), just have a on, max, and off points. Makes programming much easier.

 

[thegrun]

I think your photo period is a little long. I would limit the whites to 12 hours with a maximum of 4 hours at peak intensity. You can go a couple of hours longer than 12 with the blue lights at a low intensity for viewing purposes but ideally a 12 or 13 hours photoperiod is best. Without taking PAR readings it is difficult to advise you on your peak intensity percentage.

 

[KMS.Kyle]

Ok, thank you - I'll adjust it.

I don't own a PAR device but I'll see if the store beside my house will loan me theirs.