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10 LED Set up and programming
The LED modules have a built-in Wi-Fi network and must be connected to
a smartphone or Wi-Fi enabled computer to get the benefits of all of the
features. To set up and program the LED’s follow the instructions provided
with the LED modules.
Programming guidelines:
Photoperiod: Day/moonlight
The day photoperiod should be between 8 – 12 hours with no more
than 4 hours at maximum intensity and at ramp up/down rate of
approximately 25% (of maximum intensity) per hour. Corals and fish
must have daily periods of darkness. LED moonlight should be limited to
1% of the maximum light intensity for a maximum period of 6 hours.
Acclimation
To prevent photo-inhibition due to the high intensity of LED lights, an
acclimation period is recommended for new systems or when introducing
new corals.
Acclimation will vary for different kinds of corals however it
recommended to allow a period of 8 weeks for new set-ups as follows:
Set the day photoperiod as described above however the 4 hour peak
intensity to should not exceed 60% of maximum. Increase the peak
intensity by 10% every 2 week.
During the acclimation period look for signs of photo stress and photo-
inhibition such as:
• Whitening/Bleaching of the upper section of the tissue (the lower
section will continue to show pigments and zooxanthellae).
• Polyps retraction.
• Gas bubbles inside the soft tissue.
In the event of any of the above symptoms immediately reduce the peak
intensity by 20% for about 4 weeks and thereafter increase by 5% per
week until maximum intensity is reached.
When introducing new corals to already acclimated systems, start by
positioning them at the lower levels of the aquarium and gradually
raising them to their desired position over a period of several weeks.
Keep watching for signs of photo inhibition/stress and if necessary return
an affected coral to lower levels for recuperation.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
DAY IN HOURS
% OF MAXIM
UM INTENSITY
8 weeks
4 weeks
Begin Acclimation
Photoperiod
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
NOTE
: Red and Green wavelengths are not recommended for use in
Reef systems as they may promote the outbreak of unwanted
Algae or Cyanobacteria.
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