Sps turning brown

NIVLEM09 · #1 12-13-2012, 02:12 AM

Thanks Brad for thee feedback.i've had my corals since 10/6/12 and i think bout 2 weeks ago they started browning.water parameters are good,no NO3/PO4,cal 480,DKH 8,Mag 1350,salinity 1.026,temp 79.tho,lighting is questionable.i only have two 12k/445nm blue,one 445nm blue Ecoxotic panorama modules and each are only 19 watts.but according to Ecoxotic that should be enough to "sustain" SPS and clams,not sure bout that now

Aquattro · #2 12-13-2012, 02:18 AM

I'd say that the light probably is not enough to keep the colors. Sustain, maybe. Thrive, different story. BTW, your Ca doesn't need to be that high

mrhasan · #3 12-13-2012, 02:47 AM

Welcome to the world of brownapora (named by Kien)

Ecoxotics are mostly supplemental lights. The possibly can sustain upto montis but atleast not acros. They have big ego. Just like Brad said, they have "mood".

NIVLEM09 · #4 12-13-2012, 02:55 AM

yes,i found that out with Ecoxotic the hard way.thanks for the welcome...i'm finally a member.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Welcome to the world of brownapora (named by Kien)

Ecoxotics are mostly supplemental lights. The possibly can sustain upto montis but atleast not acros. They have big ego. Just like Brad said, they have "mood".

NIVLEM09 · #5 12-13-2012, 03:00 AM

I've heard good reviews for the mitra but unfortunately i have a wife who loves to yell at me about my spending habits and very expensive hobby.she doesn't nkow i'm planning to buy a new led fixture

NIVLEM09 · #6 12-13-2012, 02:51 AM

I have to agree with you,it's bit on the high side

regarding my leds,i've always have doubt that they wouldnt not be enough for my corals to thrive.just needed a fellow reefer to point that out,i guess

what are your thoughts regarding the AI Vega and the Radion Gen2/pro? im spending my x-mas bonus wisely and purchase either one of the three,just unsure atm which one.

mrhasan · #7 12-13-2012, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIVLEM09

I have to agree with you,it's bit on the high side

regarding my leds,i've always have doubt that they wouldnt not be enough for my corals to thrive.just needed a fellow reefer to point that out,i guess

what are your thoughts regarding the AI Vega and the Radion Gen2/pro? im spending my x-mas bonus wisely and purchase either one of the three,just unsure atm which one.

You should open up a thread for that. There are people who swear by AIs and other swear by Radions. And The new craze is Mitras. I am no expert and that's all I know :P A new thread should fetch some good debate.

WARNING: Get ready to be confused because the world of LEDs are all dark, controversial, technical and expensive!

Madreefer · #8 12-13-2012, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhasan

You should open up a thread for that. There are people who swear by AIs and other swear by Radions.

Or better yet use the search thread. It's an old topic and probably no need to start another thread.

Aquattro · #9 12-13-2012, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Or better yet use the search thread. It's an old topic and probably no need to start another thread.

Absolutely! Probably a couple of threads, I bet

NIVLEM09 · #10 12-17-2012, 09:30 PM

UPDATE!!!i've recently contacted Ecoxotic via Twitter and expressed my concerns pertaining my panorama modules lacking intesity to "sustain" sps corals.i've exchanged e-mails with Ike(i think he's the big boss)explained to him what was happening with my corals and included a picture to show him my affected corals.He did agree that my leds were insufficient and therefore,he is sending me a care package to rectify the issue i am currently experiencing

i am one happy customer....also been told that the one touch controller is now available but limited.a huge shout out to the big guy IKE.thanks Ecoxotic!