lighting times

hi all im wondering could any1 help me out with this, im confused on how the lighting must work i no i need at least 10 - 12 hours a day but very unshure of how to set my timers to get it right. i also have moonlights.

if any1 can help with this it would be much appreciated
stemanc ;D

 

I run my actinic lights 10 to 12 hours and the daylights 8 to 10 hours and the moon lights on when all the rest have gone out.that gives me an hour or so of dusk to dawn in the morning and evening.

 

so say i had mine on for 10 hours would i run my moonlights for the rest of the night or just for an hour or so

 

see i have these 60" 6x80W Tek 2 T5 Very High-Output Retrofit Kit they come with ice-cap ballasts, but im unsure wat type of bulbs to get could you help homegrown

 

i run mine all nite

 

which ur moonlights, do they take much electricity, and what bulbs would you suggest for them retro's

 

as far as brand and k value i use 14 and 20 k and actinic,as far as brand that is a personal choice. i use a cheaper brand bulb and change them every 4 or 5 months but thats just me.

 

yes moon lights

 

moon lights are just LED. They use almost no electricity. Mine are on whenever my main lights are off (basically all night).

I run my actinics (blues) from 830-830 and my whites from 1115-630

 

so do you run your moonlights all night?