Coral Fluorescence: Biochemistry and Ideal Aquarium Lighting
Coral fluorescence results from proteins in the coral animal that absorb shorter-wavelength light and emit longer-wavelength colors, distinct from the coral’s symbiotic algae. Different fluorescent proteins require specific excitation wavelengths—blue light excites green and cyan, while orange and red proteins need green-to-yellow light. GHL’s Mitras LX8 fixture offers twelve adjustable channels spanning near-UV to Hyperred, enabling tailored lighting to both highlight fluorescence and support coral growth.
