Light timing question

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Larkin, Oct 31, 2011.

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  1. Larkin

    Larkin Astrea Snail

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    Hey guys have a question regarding my specific light and timing to be used. I have a coralife lunar t-5 light with two whites, two actinic, and four blue LEDs. I have nothing in the tank now but will be putting basic filter creatures in next week and working towards corals and anenome eventually. Just looking for basic settings to start with and number of hours for each. Als, I have the coralife power center power bar so not sure how to set three different timers if necessary. I've done several searches but can't find any specific to this light. Thanks for your help in advance!
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Run the blues for 10 hours per day and the whites for 8 hours. The blues should come on 1 hour before the whites and go off 1 hour after the whites. Run the LED when the lights aren't when you are up.
     
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    Larkin Astrea Snail

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    So am I correct that no light stays on overnight? I was under the impression that corals would need night lighting. Granted don't have them yet but would like to know settings as I move to that point
     
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    The coral do not need light over night. Mine haven't since I have had them and they do just fine.