Dying Torch Coral...!

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by fishbait

.... I didn't realize the blue T5's don't really count towards total wattage..? Can someone expand on the reasoning for that a bit further? ....

Assuming the blue lights you are refering to are actinics....they are for aesthetic purposes, ie: they allow the more vibrant colours of marine life to be visible. They do not actually provide the correct spectrum for sustainability and growth.

Cheers,

[fishbait]

I don't have a copper test - though we are using an RO filter which I believe is supposed to remove all that good stuff.

Perhaps I should consider swapping out one or both of the actinics for regular T5 bulbs?

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by fishbait

.... Perhaps I should consider swapping out one or both of the actinics for regular T5 bulbs?

I don't know. I've said enough about the lights. Like I said...I don't know anything about the strength of T5's. BC Orchid Guy says they're okay. Maybe someone else can chime in?

Cheers,

[Scavenger]

All I can say is my torch is very finicky to flow. If it isn't a gentle upward sweeping (bottom to top) current, it won't extend fully. If the flow is far too strong, it looks similar to the posted pic.

I won't speak for water quality, parameters, ect, for I know not!