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9 Operation of Pump Switch-box
The Pump Switch-box is designed to provide easy on/off control of the
circulation and skimmer pumps during routine activities such as feeding
or maintenance.
Ensure that the 2 switches are in the off position and plug the power
cable to the wall outlet. Do not switch the pumps on until both pumps
are fully submerged in water.
The cable connectors are designed to prevent any ingress of water
when used in the designed manner. The connectors are not waterproof
and must not be immersed in water.
10 LED Set up and programming
To set up and program the ReefLED
®
50 follow the instructions provided
with the LED module:
Programming guidelines:
Photoperiod: Day/moonlight
The day photoperiod should be between 8 – 12 hours with no more than
about 9 hours at maximum intensity. Corals and fish must have daily
periods of darkness. Moonlight should be limited to a maximum period of
about 4 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 is
recommended to allow a period of 8 weeks for new set-ups.
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
Acclimation intensity by 20% for about 4 weeks and thereafter increase
by 5% per week until maximum intensity is reached.
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