The ability to sync to local lunar and solar conditions I think is the coolest feature other then the spectrum!DAILY QUESTION: What’s your favorite feature of the Orphek Natura iCon Reef LED Light?
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The ability to sync to local lunar and solar conditions I think is the coolest feature other then the spectrum!DAILY QUESTION: What’s your favorite feature of the Orphek Natura iCon Reef LED Light?
I think a synchronization could benefit my tank by helping to promote the natural behavious in both the fish and corals i haveDAILY QUESTION: How does the Sun & Moon Synchronization feature of the Natura iCon benefit your reef tank?
Fluval marines are too weakDAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Currently, none. But a better coverage would be great.DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Lack of proper spectrum, colors not blending leaving dots of white or red/ green in spots, incorrect par numbers by manufacturer and mounting options.DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Heat and bulb changes.DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Lots, especially early on. Getting enough light to fit over a tank was the first hurdle, had 4 T12 VHOs and 2 T12 Actinics over a 55. Then switched to 2 250watt MH with the 2 actinics, then dealt with heat,,,DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Not enough color pop. Too many wires!DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
This is a big one with me. back in 1989-90 I tried my hand at saltwater reefing. Had no problems with fish and inverts, the problem was corals slowly dying. My parameters were good to what I tested, the problem appeared to be my lighting. Based on the knowledge I have at my hands now, I was starving my corals with low PAR. Not happening this time around.DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Bonus entry fourteen - I have struggled to achieve full coral coloration and a natural feel in my reef tank which I feel are issues that can be rectified with the Orphek Natura light!DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
I started with the Fluval Marine 3.0, which is the supplied light with the Fluval Flex. It was way under powered. I added a second, which did help with the par a bit, but nothing could help the poor coloration and the lights did not dissipate heat well and that cause the plastic lid to warp.DAILY QUESTION: What challenges have you faced with previous reef lighting systems?
Always eager to help in this way.@Mschmidt i need a final mention![]()