16k lighting for AI Prime?

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  1. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    Hi Guys,

    A long story short i was at my brother in law house staring at his tank. All his corals pop with color he has Keisel lights that are set to 16K. I looked up the configuration for my AI Prime and set it to the same parameters that would make it 16K. The zoas have a nice glow and the clowns look really good. I just wondering of people's opinion on this 16K configuration with the AI Prime. Here is a photo with the Lighting set, it does not reflect the actual lighting i am using an iPhone to take the picture....:confused: so its not the best:

    The parameters are set to:

    Red.........................21
    UV..........................30
    Very Deep Blue......60
    Violet.......................60
    Cool White..............21
    Green......................21
    Blue.........................60

    Thanks!




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  3. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I love a 16K look. It's cool how you can change the spectrum to change temperature. I'm stuck changing bulbs lol.
     
  4. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    It's nice! I just want something to help the corals grow good! My levels are are good as of today too. Ammonia 0 pH 8.9 nitrite 0 and nitrate 0. Clowns are ding well and getting along. Now it's just keeping it maintained. Lol
     
  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Bluer light will actually make them grow slower as opposed to more yellow light (lower temperature) good mix of color and growth would be 10-12K
     
  6. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    Ok sweet thanks!