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GuppyHJD · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you integrate new lighting technology with existing aquarium setups?

I am not sure I would "integrate" it. I would simply remove my old lights and installed the Orphek iCon Reef LED and then ramp up to the correct settings. It does not need to talk to the controller or automation.

talh · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How might natural light synchronization improve the biological rhythms of corals in a reef tank?

I would guess that as close to nature we can get for coral and fish, the better they will do since they have evolved over millions of years with natural conditions.

talh · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How important is ease of maintenance when selecting a reef light?

Very important. The less time I have to spend doing something, the more likely I will do it.

talh · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you integrate new lighting technology with existing aquarium setups?

I would tune the light directly next to my existing lighting and try to get it as close as possible. Then, over the course of a month, slowly increase power to the levels I want to achieve.

talh · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you use lighting programs like Coral Acclimation and Clouds to benefit your tank?

I do not have these features on my current light, so I am not able to answer this question yet. But, I will hopefully be able to tinker with it if I win one of these lights.

GuppyHJD · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you use lighting programs like Coral Acclimation and Clouds to benefit your tank?

I do not know what those programs are. So I guess - nope. My current lights have nothing like that

disaster999 · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: How do you use lighting programs like Coral Acclimation and Clouds to benefit your tank?

coral acclimation program helps my coral get used to the new lighting.

clouds simulates nature but doubt it would have any benefits

TangerineSpeedo · Aug 14, 2024

Official entry #1 would like to give coral propagation/spawning a try. I think this light would be key!

TangerineSpeedo · Aug 14, 2024

Supporting member entry

littlefoxx · Aug 14, 2024

Daniel@R2R said:
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HOW TO ENTER

OFFICIAL ENTRY (must be done for the bonus entries to count): Check out the Natura iCon Reef LED Light and make a post in this thread with one reason you hope you win this prize.

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THE PRIZES

10 Lucky Reef2Reef Members will receive a brand new Natura iCon Reef LED Light for their reef tank!

THE DRAWING

Entries will be accepted through September 1, 2024. We will choose the winners via a random number generator on September 2, 2024. The winners will have their usernames tagged. We will not email or contact the winners other than tagging the winning names. Be sure to check back to claim your prize. If it is not claimed within 3 days we will do a re-pick and so on until the prize is claimed.

Thanks so much to @Orphek for this amazing giveaway!!

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Official entry

This is so cool! I like the idea that they follow natural lighting patterns! That would be cool to have and see how my corals like that compared to a regular light!