Help to configure Pandora Hyperion R2+ for SPS tank

[Reef Reactor]

Hi,
Well it is my second try to use this lamp. First time I burned everything and return to my DIY 10-T5 bulbs lamp.

Tank is stable and full of SPS frags.

So, want to switch and go slowly on the adaptation.
I want to know wich bulbs do you recomend to use as best combination of T5 (I am using ATI and have a bunch of them) and what % of each color of leds do I need to configure and the best point of % of total potency of the lamp to start with.

I had a very good topic here in the sponsor forum but was deleted, so, no more reference for me at this point.

Thanks.

[Reef Reactor]

Nobody?

[Przemek_PacSun]

Hi
We suggest not setting total light time longer than 11h.
You shouyld start with LED panels set on power about 40-45% and slowly increase(5% per week). Sunrise/Sunset duration time - 60 min.
LED panels shouldnt work longer than 4-5h on start - after proper acclimatization you can slowly extend lightingh time...
About colors - all channels on 100% - only Amber and RED - about 50-60%.


Regards

Przemek

[Reef Reactor]

Sorry, I forgot to mention lamp can not go to much higher over the tank as I just can put it 7" Max over the tank as it is under my stairs. Does this affect initial %??

[Przemek_PacSun]

7-10" is correct distance and you can use above settings for that distance.

[Reef Reactor]

when you said
You shouyld start with LED panels set on power about 40-45% and slowly increase(5% per week)

How much increment? until I arrive to wich %?

and wich bulbs do you recomend to use as best combination of T5?

[Przemek_PacSun]

There is no one, simply rule. You need watch your corals and slowly set proper power - because it depend from corals species, their placement in aquarium etc..
Please remember that it better to have lower settings than too higher - because ater photoinhibition/photosaturation corals can die or thrive for several months..

For SPS corals we suggest 2pcs Spectra+ and 2pcs Crystal Blue T5 tubes.

[Reef Reactor]

The same apply if I add 2 more T5 bulbs at each side for a total of 8 bulbs?
Or it is not necessary? My tank is 120cm front, 100cm wide and 56 cm deep.

[Reef Reactor]

I have my lamp programmed as you mentioned, just want to be sure about lunar light as it is on all time.
I am attaching configuration. I put the lamp today, so will continue to document this.

Pls let me know.
Thanks.

[Reef Reactor]

up !