frogspawn74
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Thought I would throw an update using the ati/ap combo. Little over 2 years.
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Thought I would throw an update using the ati/ap combo. Little over 2 years.
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chevythang92
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Awsome combo and tank.Thought I would throw an update using the ati/ap combo. Little over 2 years.
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chevythang92
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I measured my 2x AP700 PAR with Seneye and am getting +-100PAR on bottom 200 in middle and 450-500 at the top. So reading info on light requirements on different sites I figured out that this would be enough light. I think I can say that for my system these lights alone grows coral with good speed and coloration. I think there is too much concentration on the lights anyway when it comes to coloring and growth. I have seen considerable improvments on color and growth by increasing flow, increasing nutrients and keeping KH, CA and PH on higher level.
Now I have added 2x Orphek OR120 strip leds. I did it not because ap700 would lack power (AP700 is very powerfull), but to spread light evenly to prevent shadowing. I am supplementing 4h of orphek and I have measured that the two units adds 100PAR in mid level in my tank. My tank water level from bottom to surface is 64cm (25 inches). Both Kessil and Orpheks are placed 17cm (6,7 inches) from the surface.
Can someone explain the red and green settings.?
I've read several people saying they are for looks only. How can that be true, they must change the spectrum. And if they change the spectrum how does the kessil logic keep the proper spectrum?
Does changing the red or green automatically adjust the blue and white to keep the proper spectrum, or does it defeat the kessil logic?
I've read several people saying they are for looks only. How can that be true, they must change the spectrum. And if they change the spectrum how does the kessil logic keep the proper spectrum?
Does changing the red or green automatically adjust the blue and white to keep the proper spectrum, or does it defeat the kessil logic?
psturg66
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I use them as i find 17%of each red and green is equivalent to a step between the presets on the color wheel.
Currently, I feel the third blue is too dark while the fourth is too white for my liking. Setting the wheel to the third and adding 17% red and blue creates a color in between the two which looks awesome imo.
I just want to be sure I'm not skewing the kessil logic and hindering color/growth or increasing algae growth by doing so.
Currently, I feel the third blue is too dark while the fourth is too white for my liking. Setting the wheel to the third and adding 17% red and blue creates a color in between the two which looks awesome imo.
I just want to be sure I'm not skewing the kessil logic and hindering color/growth or increasing algae growth by doing so.
makers marc
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Anyone else struggling with acros getting burnt tips/uniform bleaching on new aquacultured acros with this light? Initially maxed out at 70% for 2 hrs, 12 hr total cycle. Mounted 10 inches abouve water on 180g.
I have stable alk (7.5-8)using carbonsoder with GEO618. No3 = 8-12ppm (Red Sea Pro) and Po4 = .05-.08 PPM (HANNA ULR), tested daily over the first 3 wks of these frags.
I pulled GFO and ROX weeks early when my last wave of frags had the same issue.
So not alk flux, not lack of nutrients. Happened to 100%of the 10 acros/montis ive added, whether they were mounted high, low, or maricultured or aquacultured.
I have stable alk (7.5-8)using carbonsoder with GEO618. No3 = 8-12ppm (Red Sea Pro) and Po4 = .05-.08 PPM (HANNA ULR), tested daily over the first 3 wks of these frags.
I pulled GFO and ROX weeks early when my last wave of frags had the same issue.
So not alk flux, not lack of nutrients. Happened to 100%of the 10 acros/montis ive added, whether they were mounted high, low, or maricultured or aquacultured.
I'm going through this right now. I really don't think it's a lighting issue at all. Are you running a refugium? I'm finding that iodine and potassium are low, which could correspond to the sps burnt tips and STN? I was running Triton and I'm in the process of switching to a CaRx.
My guess, heavy metals or element(s) depletion is causing this. I'll be sending another ICP test this week, so we'll see?
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My guess, heavy metals or element(s) depletion is causing this. I'll be sending another ICP test this week, so we'll see?
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acropora
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4 x Kessil AP 700 over my Reef Tank which is 8’ L x 3’ W x 24” H. This tank has been up for a little over one year. All corals from frags.
I am also interested in the green and red levels that others are using for coral growth and coloration. Currently a 70 % max intensity for a four hour noon period. I started off with levels much lower during the first few months. Best to not fiddle with the settings too often. The LED’s are on for about 12 hours a day, with ramp up and ramp down periods.
I am also interested in the green and red levels that others are using for coral growth and coloration. Currently a 70 % max intensity for a four hour noon period. I started off with levels much lower during the first few months. Best to not fiddle with the settings too often. The LED’s are on for about 12 hours a day, with ramp up and ramp down periods.
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scottbeyer101
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Sorry, never answered this one. I use an Apogee MQ-210 and I like it alot. Super simple to use.
makers marc
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Ap700 owners,
When yall buy a new frag/mini colony of acropora from a T5 only tank, or a hybrid, or a Wild Aussie Acro from Divers Den for example.
Are you having to acclimate slowly to your lights in these scenarios? And if so, can you tell me your lighting schedule and how high units are mounted? And what your No3 and Po4 levels are?
Every tank is unique I know., I am just curious from those who have grown acros from this unit solely?
When yall buy a new frag/mini colony of acropora from a T5 only tank, or a hybrid, or a Wild Aussie Acro from Divers Den for example.
Are you having to acclimate slowly to your lights in these scenarios? And if so, can you tell me your lighting schedule and how high units are mounted? And what your No3 and Po4 levels are?
Every tank is unique I know., I am just curious from those who have grown acros from this unit solely?
Hanger22reefing
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I can you post up your settings so I can check it out and is you reef tank a mix reef
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Hanger22reefing
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Nice I run 12 hour light with a high of 70% for 4 hours with t5s
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