UNDERSTANDING SPECTROGRAPHS AND CHROMATICITY GRAPHS Our eyes have photoreceptors that sense different wavelengths representing colors. They are sensitive to short, medium, and high nan ometer wavelengths (420-440, 530-540, and 560-580). Corals also have similar receptors and positively react to intensity and wavelengths in the PUR spectrum which is 400-550 and 620-700nm. Orphek’s design team uses spectrographs […]
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MACNA 2013
MACNA 2013 Orphek will be attending and sponsoring MACNA 2013 which takes place from August 30 to September 1st at the beautiful and luxurious Westin Diplomat Hotel located in Miami Beach, FLA. Orphek will display their latest products in a premium double booth (419) which will be located in the Great Hall 3-6. Stop by […]
ATLANTIK LEDS ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR GROWING CORALS
ORPHEK ATLANTIK LEDS ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR GROWING CORALS Carlos who lives in Venezuela stated this fact to us and sent us pictures of his beautiful reef aquarium. Carlos is very happy with his Atlantik LEDs and for good reason; his corals are growing and look superb. Carlos has happily answered a few questions for […]
ORPHEK ATLANTIK LED LIGHTS REVIEW BY CUSTOMER
ORPHEK ATLANTIK LED LIGHTS REVIEW BY CUSTOMER We sent to our client Shane a survey and we want to thank him for purchasing our products and sharing with us his opinion about our Atlantik fixture. We at Orphek is really happy to receive his feedback with this great review: Obs.: we will be sending this […]
Why did you choose Orphek ?
Why did you choose Orphek ? and were their other brands you considered. It was between Orphek and Radion. I decided to go with the Atlantik units because of the shear intensity of the light. I also liked the units are 24’’ long. 2. What led to your decision to go with LED lighting […]
Another happy Orphek Atlantik owner
Another happy Orphek Atlantik owner John shared his feelings with us on his new Atlantik LED Pendant. John’s tank is in the development stage at present and we hope John will share more pictures with us once his tank is developed. 1. What led to your decision to go with LED lighting for this project? […]
MAGNESIUM Mg AND ITS ROLE IN THE REEF AQUARIUM
MAGNESIUM (Mg) AND ITS ROLE IN THE REEF AQUARIUM Magnesium ranks fifth of the eight major elements in seawater while the remaining elements are considered trace elements. The chart below will obviously explain the importance of magnesium supplements in our marine aquariums, whether it be reef or fish only. at 3.5% salinity Element Hydrogen […]
GALAXY CORAL
GALAXY CORAL (GALAXEA FASCICULARIS) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY The Galaxy, Star, Brittle, Crystal, Starburst Coral or Galaxea fascicularis is a LPS coral with many color options such as red, pink, brown, gray or the combination of these colors. The tip of the coral is often white or lighter than its color, rendering the crystal […]
PROTEIN SKIMMING AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR A SUCCESSFUL REEF AQUARIUM
PROTEIN SKIMMING AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR A SUCCESSFUL REEF AQUARIUM There are four main ingredients required to have a successful reef aquarium. Biological filtration Protein Skimming Lighting of the proper intensity and spectrum such as that provided by all Orphek LED reef lighting products. A good grade of salt with emphasis on calcium, magnesium, […]
Acropora aculeus
Acropora aculeus (Aussie Neon Green aculeus) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY A bright green Acropora specie with rounded thick-walled corallites and distinctive polyps. Lighting: Bright lighting of the proper spectrum such as that provided by the Orphek Atlantik. Water flow: Moderate to strong. Ease of care: Easy Feeding: Periodic feeding of phytoplankton, calcium, […]
FRESHWATER PLANTED TANKS
FRESHWATER PLANTED TANKS AND ORPHEK PLANTED TANK LED LIGHTING It is a fact that there are far more people keeping freshwater planted tank aquariums then there are those keeping both marine and marine reef aquariums. A properly set up freshwater planted tank aquarium can be just as beautiful to look at as a coral reef aquarium and […]
CORAL FEEDING
CORAL FEEDING FOR HEALTHY CORALS AND CORAL COLOR Corals are marine organisms that consist of numerous polyps and use these polyps for feeding. Most corals feed on algae produced by sunlight and often called photosynthetic algae or zooxanthellae. When kept in reef aquariums, the light required to produce enough algae to sustain the coral’s life is […]
CORAL COLOR
CORAL COLOR AND WHAT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN IT Up to 90% of SPS coral’s nutritional needs are obtained by the food produced by Zooxanthellae. These dinoflagellates are single celled algae that reside and grow within the coral’s tissue. Several million of these algae cells live in just one square inch of a coral’s tissue. These […]
Euphyllia glabrescens
Euphyllia glabrescens (Gold Torch Coral) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY One of the most desired corals of the Euphyllia family. The Gold Torch Coral is easy to keep and offers a good contrast in a mixed coral reef aquarium. When properly cared for, each head can fill out to well over 2” in diameter. This is […]
Lobophyllia sp
Lobophyllia sp. (Aussie bicolor Lobo) ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY Lobo’s are a Brain Coral with large fleshy polyps and often called Lobed, Carpet, or Open Brain Coral. Lobos are available in many color forms including bright red, green, orange, gray, tan, or brown. An excellent choice for beginning reef aquarists. Lighting: Moderate to […]
Ricordea florida
Ricordea florida ORPHEK’S CORAL OF THE DAY An excellent choice for color diversity as Ricordea have several different color morphs and are not difficult to keep provided proper acclimation is provided. The color is further intensified with the use of Orphek LED Pendants. Ricordea will adapt to Orphek LED lighting with a photo acclimation period. With […]
CALCIUM REACTORS
CALCIUM REACTORS AND ORPHEK LED LIGHTING TWO KEY INGREDIENTS FOR GROWING BEAUTIFUL CORALS One of the main ingredients for successfully growing SPS/LPS corals is lighting, and lighting of the correct spectrum of which corals best respond to and rapidly grow. This lighting is in the form of Orphek advanced technology LED lighting available in several models to suit […]
ORPHEK ATLANTIK REVIEW by CUSTOMER
ORPHEK ATLANTIK REVIEW by CUSTOMER CUSTOMER REVIEWS HIS NEW ATLANTIKS OVER HIS BEAUTIFUL REEF TANK Richard, a recent Orphek Atlantik customer has sent us pictures of his new Atlantik install. He has only had them up for one week and already he is impressed with them. The client has a 120 gallon reef tank and only required […]
INDMAS frag swap
INDMAS frag swap this weekend and Orphek will be showing off it’s hottest selling lights. Orphek will be at the Indiana Marine Aquarium Society (INDMAS) 10th annual frag swap this coming weekend. The booth will be stocked with the latest and greatest in Orphek LED aquarium lighting. We’ll have the Atlantik, PR-72 and DIF units on […]
48” REEF TANK IN FLORIDA
ORPHEK ATLANTIK LIGHTING A 48” REEF TANK IN FLORIDA Jennifer, a recent Orphek customer sent us a few pictures of her new Atlantik suspended above her 48” long reef aquarium. Jennifer is very pleased with her purchase and has shared her feelings with us. Jennifer also stated that she is very surprised that all that was […]