how light affects coral?

[SteveZ15]

When It Comes To Lighting What Has The Most Impact On Coral Color.Amd Growth. Spectrum Intensity Or Legnth The Lights Are on.

 

[Justcause0_1]

Well from my understanding too much intensity causes coral to
Bleach

 

[MIKE NY]

intensity and duration are most important, but spectrum is for our viewing pleasure...

 

[BioMan]

When I went to aruba they had corals and none look like they would in a tank
So however you recreate the sun ratio to the depth the coral actually grows is best

 

[rookie07]

There was a "study" done on coral growth and color. It turns out that light determines color and food determines growth.

 

[SteveZ15]

Just Wondering Because Some People Move Coral Higher To Get Better Colors.. I Extended My Photo Period To 10Hrs On t5

 

[REEFSTA]

this topic has been debated for 200000000000 years at the end of the day i seen tanks that are 6500k tanks that run blues only at this point do what works for you