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ace1uno_00 · 11-25-2005, 08:53 PM

I have never heard of light acclimation. can you explain?

sweet. I was afraid i was going to do too much with these.

You think this light will heat the water too much?

MT79 · 11-25-2005, 08:59 PM

Well there a couple ways of light acclimating. One is to place new arrivals low in the tank and slowly move them up to where you want them. Another way, which is also useful when replacing old lamps or changing [acronym:0eee0719f1="Kelvin or Potassium, depending on context"]K[/acronym:0eee0719f1]'s, is the screen acclimation. Basically put 2-3 layers of screen, maybe more depending on what your tank/new coral is used to, over the top of the tank. Remove one layer every 7-14 days to slowly introduce the corals to the higher intensity lighting.
As far as heat goes, I don't think w/ just one [acronym:0eee0719f1="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:0eee0719f1] it will be too much of an issue.

ace1uno_00 · 11-25-2005, 09:01 PM

SWEET!!!
Thanks alot MT79.

I appreciate it.

I'll post pics when everything is set up.

MT79 · 11-25-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

I'll post pics when everything is set up.

Sweet! Happy reefing

11-25-2005, 08:53 PM	#11
ace1uno_00 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 691 Images: 9	I have never heard of light acclimation. can you explain? sweet. I was afraid i was going to do too much with these. You think this light will heat the water too much? __________________ For Sale: Brand New Filstar XP3. In Box w/extra Media. $80 obo shipped. Ace1uno_00@yahoo.com

11-25-2005, 08:59 PM	#12
MT79 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: philadelphia. PA. Posts: 2,653 Images: 23	Well there a couple ways of light acclimating. One is to place new arrivals low in the tank and slowly move them up to where you want them. Another way, which is also useful when replacing old lamps or changing [acronym:0eee0719f1="Kelvin or Potassium, depending on context"]K[/acronym:0eee0719f1]'s, is the screen acclimation. Basically put 2-3 layers of screen, maybe more depending on what your tank/new coral is used to, over the top of the tank. Remove one layer every 7-14 days to slowly introduce the corals to the higher intensity lighting. As far as heat goes, I don't think w/ just one [acronym:0eee0719f1="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:0eee0719f1] it will be too much of an issue. __________________ Mike

11-25-2005, 09:01 PM	#13
ace1uno_00 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 691 Images: 9	SWEET!!! Thanks alot MT79. I appreciate it. I'll post pics when everything is set up. __________________ For Sale: Brand New Filstar XP3. In Box w/extra Media. $80 obo shipped. Ace1uno_00@yahoo.com

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