Light Acclimation

tbittner · 07-05-2007, 07:15 PM

When you get a new coral, do you follow a light acclimation process? If you answered 'Yes', please explain the method you follow.

vdituri · 07-05-2007, 07:18 PM

I know I should do something.
I've lucked out so far.

rpawluk · 07-05-2007, 07:29 PM

start at the bottom move it up slowly after 3-5 days...

DaveK · 07-05-2007, 07:35 PM

I have to select one of the answers, so I chose "yes".

However, it's not that simple. For my self, the correct answer is "It depends".

If it's a coral that I know has been kept under similar lighting, then there is no need to acclimate then, at least as far as light goes. Also if it's a coral that isn't bothered by bright light, there isn't a need to worry about acclimating to then lighting. Many soft corals, are like this.

When in doubt though, I place them on the bottom of the tank, or raise the lighting, or place translucent sheets of plastic over the area of new coral.

tbittner · 07-06-2007, 09:26 PM

I recently heard about doing this with corals. It doesn't seem to be a subject that a lot of people are familiar with?

BigAl07 · 07-06-2007, 09:36 PM

I had the BEST of intentions to do this with my "Candy Cane's" because I had just upgraded my lighting and I honestly just forgot until I noticed they were going from a pretty pink/green to pale whitish. I moved them under a ledge for a couple of days down low and slowly moved them out into the light. As of today they are looking great and full of color. It's been about 4 weeks now and they are IN the tank where I think they will do best.

So I don't think it's an exact science but it's always better to "Errr" on the side of caution.

Good luck and happy acclimating!!

Allen

aquaman3680 · 07-07-2007, 10:19 PM

If i have a piece that I know is very light sensitive then i may acclimate it to the light because I have 400 watt halides on my tank. Also if it is a very expensive piece i may do it also. Other than those exceptions i dont acclimate any corals to the light!

Matt

Craig Manoukian · 07-13-2007, 10:35 PM

Yes if the coral is being moved from a less intense photo period environment. I always make note of the lighting at the LFS or ask if I use an online supplier.

kathywithbirds · 07-17-2007, 06:32 AM

I put my zoos (only thing I've got so far) on the bottom and had the 150w 14K MH on for 2-3 hours, day 2, 6 hours, day 3, 9 hours, now back to 12 hours.

Watching them for any signs of anything. I'll move them from the bottom after a week to a spot about 3 inches off the bottom, which is where I'd like them to stay if they like it.

Reefstick · 07-18-2007, 12:00 PM

I do but it all depends on the coral.
Mushrooms and Zoo's I don't, but for the LPS and SPS I do, otherwise it takes 3-6 moths before they start growing again.

tbittner · 07-18-2007, 02:15 PM

So my bright green brain coral that I bleached out should recover?

(i hope, i hope, i hope)

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07-05-2007, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
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07-05-2007, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,722 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Light Acclimation I know I should do something. I've lucked out so far. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

07-05-2007, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 648 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Light Acclimation I have to select one of the answers, so I chose "yes". However, it's not that simple. For my self, the correct answer is "It depends". If it's a coral that I know has been kept under similar lighting, then there is no need to acclimate then, at least as far as light goes. Also if it's a coral that isn't bothered by bright light, there isn't a need to worry about acclimating to then lighting. Many soft corals, are like this. When in doubt though, I place them on the bottom of the tank, or raise the lighting, or place translucent sheets of plastic over the area of new coral.

07-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Light Acclimation I recently heard about doing this with corals. It doesn't seem to be a subject that a lot of people are familiar with? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

07-06-2007, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Light Acclimation I had the BEST of intentions to do this with my "Candy Cane's" because I had just upgraded my lighting and I honestly just forgot until I noticed they were going from a pretty pink/green to pale whitish. I moved them under a ledge for a couple of days down low and slowly moved them out into the light. As of today they are looking great and full of color. It's been about 4 weeks now and they are IN the tank where I think they will do best. So I don't think it's an exact science but it's always better to "Errr" on the side of caution. Good luck and happy acclimating!! Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

07-07-2007, 10:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Light Acclimation If i have a piece that I know is very light sensitive then i may acclimate it to the light because I have 400 watt halides on my tank. Also if it is a very expensive piece i may do it also. Other than those exceptions i dont acclimate any corals to the light! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

07-13-2007, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Light Acclimation Yes if the coral is being moved from a less intense photo period environment. I always make note of the lighting at the LFS or ask if I use an online supplier. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

07-17-2007, 06:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,711 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Light Acclimation I put my zoos (only thing I've got so far) on the bottom and had the 150w 14K MH on for 2-3 hours, day 2, 6 hours, day 3, 9 hours, now back to 12 hours. Watching them for any signs of anything. I'll move them from the bottom after a week to a spot about 3 inches off the bottom, which is where I'd like them to stay if they like it. __________________ (\ /) This is Bunny crying. ( ; ; ) He thinks Brainy and Bunnina . ' ' ...are having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang Start: 163.5 Current: I'm not looking at the scale, I'm not looking at the scale, I'm not looking at the scale...

07-18-2007, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Reefstick Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Light Acclimation I do but it all depends on the coral. Mushrooms and Zoo's I don't, but for the LPS and SPS I do, otherwise it takes 3-6 moths before they start growing again. __________________ 12 gallon reef + 75 gallon reef + bad seals = flooded basement. Take the remainder of the living corals, fish & rock subtract all sanity and you have an extremely full 30 gallon reef with a crying owner.

07-18-2007, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Light Acclimation So my bright green brain coral that I bleached out should recover? (i hope, i hope, i hope) __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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