Lighting question

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by schroedel, Jun 11, 2010.

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  1. schroedel

    schroedel Astrea Snail

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    My new Icecap reef illuminations came in!! Now to go unbox it and play with it.. I currently have 440wt VHO's going on my tank and really got the RI fixture for the new 110gal bowfront comming Mon. I will not be setting that tank up for awile. I cant wait that long to see what this fixture is all about so want to put it on my existing tank. The tank has alot of softies in it.Will they fry? I have never had MH before.Start with the Halides on for an hour each day and add an hour every couple of days? :confused:
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You have the right idea, might want to stretch the time between time addition or half the added time.
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Yeah I would start with only a few hours of light. Then adjust your lighting schedule by maybe one half to one hour more each day.
     
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