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BRStv Investigates

The BRStv Investigates video series is an ongoing exploration of popular reef tank theories, methods and equipment. Randy, Ryan and the team create experiments in the BRS lab and share the results about a variety of saltwater aquarium topics so you can separate the fact from fiction.
  1. Tested: The Distribution of Reef Tank Lighting to Maximize Coral Health

    Tested: The Distribution of Reef Tank Lighting to Maximize Coral Health

    Exploring the distribution of light in an aquarium gives us insight into how the different lighting solutions spread light throughout our tanks. From top to bottom and from left to right, how do the...
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  2. BRStv Investigates Light Color Blending - Does it Really Matter?

    BRStv Investigates Light Color Blending - Does it Really Matter?

    Color blending is how all the individual light spectrums from different bulbs and individual LED diodes blend together to create a uniform light spectrum and appearance in your aquarium. If you have...
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  3. Coral Coloration and How to Get The Best

    Coral Coloration and How to Get The Best "Look" With Your Reef Tank Lighting - BRStv Investigates

    Achieving brilliant color in your reef tank requires the right light spectrum to bring out the very best in your corals. Find out how!
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  4. BRStv Investigates PUR & the Quality of Light - Lighting Showdown

    BRStv Investigates PUR & the Quality of Light - Lighting Showdown

    We know corals need light to survive but the key to maintaining thriving coral in captivity goes far behind simply illuminating the tank. The color of the light (spectrum), amount of light (PAR), and...
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  5. BRStv Investigates Light Position - What is the Optimal Mounting Height: Hot Spots vs. Efficiency

    BRStv Investigates Light Position - What is the Optimal Mounting Height: Hot Spots vs. Efficiency

    When mounting an LED fixture over the top of your aquarium, the distance between the source of light and the water's surface significantly affects the light's performance in the way of coverage. If...
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  6. BRStv Investigates Cost Per Par - Are You Overpaying For Reef Tank Lighting?

    BRStv Investigates Cost Per Par - Are You Overpaying For Reef Tank Lighting?

    While there are many factors that come into play when making an educated choice for lighting your reef aquarium, the cost is one of those predominant factors that can really make or break your...
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  7. BRStv Investigates Light Obstruction - Which of These 50 Reef Tank Lights Cut Through the Shadows?

    BRStv Investigates Light Obstruction - Which of These 50 Reef Tank Lights Cut Through the Shadows?

    We tested over 50 popular reef tank lighting solutions to find out which ones cut through the shadows the best!
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  8. Ep: 10 How to Take Everything We Learned From the Biome Cycle Experiment & Change the Future of Reefing!

    Ep: 10 How to Take Everything We Learned From the Biome Cycle Experiment & Change the Future of Reefing!

    Can we drastically improve the success rates for new reef aquarium owners and beat the ugly stage using what we learned during our initial biome investigation? We plan to find out!
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