10
MAX
®
S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s
Lighting
The MAX
®
S LED lighting system is designed specifically for the MAX
®
S LED aquariums and should be used in
conjunction with the MAX
®
S LED power center.
The compete lighting unit is designed to slide easily front/back to give full access to the top of the
aquarium.
The ReefLED
™
90 modules have a built-in Wi-Fi and must be connected to a smartphone and internet to get the
benefits of all of the features. To set up and program the ReefLED
™
90 follow the instructions provided.
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.
When introducing new corals to already acclimated systems, start by positioning them at the lower levels of the
aquarium and gradually raising them to their desired position over a period of several weeks. Keep watching for
signs of photo inhibition/stress and if necessary return an affected coral to lower levels for recuperation.
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