Programming user defined settings for Maxspect Mazarra

Jan 27, 2014

Dwight wrote

Hello. I currently have 8 modules over my 300 gal tank. It is 30" deep. Im having an issue with my corals browning, the lights are about 12" away which is as far away I can get them. The only way I can change the intensity to acclimate new corals is by using RAIN in the weather mode. Do you have any recommended settings and time points for programming a new schedule? I tried the alternate example in the manual but I think it is still too bright. I would like to reduce them by about 20%. Any recommendations and or literature on the easiest way to do this would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I noticed a mini USB port on the side of the control, is that an interface for a computer? Sure would be a lot easier.
Thank you!

8 Answers

Jan 28, 2014

Chris Conti agent wrote

Dwight,

Which lenses (40, 70 or 100) are you using on your modules?

Jan 28, 2014

Dwight wrote

I was using the default 70's but have just switched to the 100.

Jan 28, 2014

Chris Conti agent wrote

OK, keep us updated on how this works for you.

Jan 28, 2014

Dwight wrote

You dont have any alternate suggestions for percentages and time points for each channel?

Jan 28, 2014

Chris Conti agent wrote

There isn't a one program fits all, every aquarium is different. You need to find the sweet spot where your corals respond the best and design a program around it.

Jan 28, 2014

Dwight wrote

Ok I can do that. Can you tell me what the percentages are for each channel at each of the time points then I can extrapolate something from there. I just need a starting point as I am still trying to understand the PAR and K.
Also what is the mini USB port on the control for?
Thank you

Jan 28, 2014

Chris Conti agent wrote

The USB port is for upgrading the firmware of the controller, Maxspect has not released and upgrades.

Jan 28, 2014

Dwight wrote

Thank you