Lighting sequences

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Mudbeaver, Jan 10, 2014.

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  1. Mudbeaver

    Mudbeaver Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I'm curious about your lighting sequence. I did mine according to the manufacturer's and apparently from what i've seen in my club and others it totally bogus. So do you mind sharing yours; start to finish, periods, and combination thanks.





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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    What type of fixture?

    2x24 T5HO
    Daylight & Actinic=11:00AM on, 8:00PM off
    Lunar=8:00PM on, 11:00AM off
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    T5's, blues are on 2 hours and then all for a total of 8-10....I like controlling the lights - I kind of vary it thinking that's more like nature.....and blues for an hour at the end.
     
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  4. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Currently Dusk/dawn 12 hours, Daylights 6 hours. I'm still acclimating things a bit. I will try to add some time to the daylights. If you have SPS corals best to to not give too much and ramp up over the coarse of a few months. Every system is a little different. depending on the lights and height from the corals.
     
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