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Lighting

Track light fixtures, photoperiod, and PAR. Lighting equipment lives in Tools > Equipment; coral light requirements are on each species entry. Reef Trak is available on iPhone, Android, and the web, and Lighting connects with the rest of the aquarium record.

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What Lighting does

Track light fixtures, photoperiod, and PAR. Lighting equipment lives in Tools > Equipment; coral light requirements are on each species entry.

  • Track light fixtures (LED, T5, metal halide): Tank > Tools > Equipment > Add Equipment.
  • Each coral species page lists its lighting requirement (low / medium / high / SPS-intense).
  • Photoperiod and ramp settings live on the equipment record.
  • PAR / spectrum measurements can be logged as parameter measurements (custom parameter).

How it fits the Reef Trak workflow

Reef Trak connects Lighting with parameters, dosing, maintenance, livestock, equipment, photos, notes, calculators, and reports across iPhone, Android, and the WebPortal.

55+ tracked water parameters, including trace elements
Livestock and equipment records connected to tank history
Read-only controller and tester integrations
AI-ready Deep Dive exports using your selected AI tool

Related Reef Trak features

Calculators Quick reef calculators for volume, salinity, water changes, and dosing adjustments. Equipment Track tank gear, catalog equipment, install dates, notes, and replacement context. Equipment Catalog Find equipment definitions and add gear to a tank record. Expense Tracking Track what you spend on the tank (equipment, livestock, dosing, food, and more) in one place. Filter Media Carbon, GFO, biopellets, Purigen, filter socks: when to use each, and how to track changes. Home Screen Widgets Add Reef Trak widgets to your home screen for at-a-glance parameters, stability, and maintenance.

Reef Trak FAQ

What is Lighting in Reef Trak?

Track light fixtures, photoperiod, and PAR. Lighting equipment lives in Tools > Equipment; coral light requirements are on each species entry.

Is Lighting included in the free Reef Trak experience?

Yes. Lighting is included in the free Reef Trak core experience on iOS, Android, and the WebPortal.

Which devices support Lighting?

Reef Trak runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and Android, with a full WebPortal at reeftrak.com. Lighting is available across iPhone, iPad, Android, and the WebPortal.