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Lighting is the key to a healthy, thriving reef system…

And we’re here to help you get it right!

In this video series we’ll explore all the lighting essentials, from understanding how light affects coral growth and coloration, the differences between PAR and PUR, to avoiding incorrect light settings and photoperiods.

So, are you ready to shine a light on your corals? Let’s dive in!

Lighting is the key to a healthy, thriving reef system…

And we’re here to help you get it right!

In this video series, we’ll explore all the lighting essentials, from understanding how light affects coral growth and coloration, and the differences between PAR and PUR, to avoiding incorrect light settings and photoperiods.

So, are you ready to shine a light on your corals? Let’s dive in!

Episode 1

Why is proper lighting critical for your reef aquarium?

  • Which light wavelengths stimulate coral growth and calcification?
  • How does light influence coral coloration and pigment production?
  • Why is light important to the immune systems of fish and invertebrates?
Episode 2

What makes aquarium lighting Reef-Safe

  • How does Reef-Safe lighting differ from REEF-SPEC?
  • How can the wrong wavelengths, intensities, or prolonged photoperiods damage corals?
  • What is the optimal light spectrum for coral growth and coloration?
Episode 3

Busting light measurement myths

  • What is the difference between PAR and PUR?
  • Which is more relevant for corals?
  • How can excessive red, yellow, and green light stress corals?
Episode 4

Light intensity & photoperiod relationship

  • Why is the duration of the daily photoperiod important?
  • How should light and dark periods be balanced for optimal growth and coloration?
  • What light settings should be avoided in reef aquariums?

One last thing:

we recommend you check out our ReefLED lighting series, which deliver the precise light spectrum, intensity, and photoperiod that enables corals to flourish.

With ReefLED you won’t have to worry about getting it right, because its already been done for you. Happy Reefkeeping!

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One last thing:

we recommend you check out our ReefLED lighting series, which deliver the precise light spectrum, intensity, and photoperiod that enables corals to flourish.

With ReefLED you won’t have to worry about getting it right, because its already been done for you. Happy Reefkeeping!

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