Radion programing

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  1. Rhoads238

    Rhoads238 Spaghetti Worm

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    Hey all,

    I just recently set up my first reef tank and am wondering a bit about programing my lighting. I have 1 ecotech radion pro for a 60 gallon 24" cube tank. The tank is cycling now and I am looking for opinions on how i should program the lights. I want to keep a variety of corals in the tank but am most interested in lps.

    Any advice would be great.
     
    Rhoads238, Jul 6, 2013
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I personally prefer Artificial mode. At 24" I would start your radion at 40-50% intensity with a color scheme to your liking (FYI I have a sunrise/sunset with just royal blues because I LOVE the pop)
     
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  3. Rhoads238

    Rhoads238 Spaghetti Worm

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    sounds good, I was wondering specifically about the intensity, so thanks. How long of a photoperiod are you running?
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    full lights are 12-10 probably a bit long honestly with a 4hour Peak
     
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