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Reef Brite APEX Single Channel LED Interface

Reef Brite APEX Single Channel LED Interface

$153.03 CAD
$153.03 CAD
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Reef Brite™ APEX™ Single or Dual channel LED interface

APEX™ Certified versatile dimming control for Lumi Lite, Tech and XHO™ lighting units. Works with any APEX™ controller or can be controlled by 0-10 volt based controllers. Easy to install and set up. Simply plug the interface inline between any Reef Brite™ LED unit and power supply, then plug the RJ45 cable into any available VR port on your APEX™ system. A VDM module is not required so long as you have a VR port available on the main APEX™ unit. Recommended maximum load for single or dual channel models is 120 watts per channel.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Connect the RJ45 to any available VR port.
  • Go to Fusion dashboard and locate your VR ports.
  • Select ON on each VR port one at a time until you see the Reef Brite lights come on.
  • That/These will be the VR port to access the ramping and ON/OFF functions.
  • Go to the settings on the VR port/ports assigned to the Reef Brite Lights and select Basic settings.
  • Select device (Select the Icon that looks like a Light Bulb).
  • From there use the set points on the screen to determine when you want the lights to turn ON/OFF and the desired intensity levels.
  • The easiest way to set it up is to use three set points.
  • Set the first set point for what time you would like the XHO/XHO’s to come on (Set to 0%)
  • Set the second set point for what time you want the XHO/XHO’s at maximum intensity (Set from 0-100%)
  • Set the third set point for what time you want the XHO off (Set to 0%).
  • Make sure to save your settings and you are all set.
  • Your Reef Brite units will now automatically turn ON/OFF and ramp up and down.
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LIGHT

LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.

MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height. 

HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.

FLOW

LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.

MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.

HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.

SKILL

ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.

While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.

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