Lunar Lights

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  1. LrgTime

    LrgTime Astrea Snail

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    Hello, this is my first post!:confused:

    I have a 55g bowfront and just converted it over from my freshwater. I hav put 2 65w 24" PC bulbs and so far a set of lunar LED lights. i was wondering if i can get a time cycle for my lights?

    How long should i run the PC lights ( acintic and 1000k bulbs)

    and how long should the lunar lights run?

    Thanks!
     
    LrgTime, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef. If you are trying to induce spawning, using the moonlights can be useful but you also need to coordinate that with the gravitational pull in your location. Most people just use lunar lights so they can see their tanks at night.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welcome to 3 reef

    with the PC lights run them for 10 -12 hours per day, and then the lunar lights for the balance of the time

    what are you intending to keep in the tank?

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jun 12, 2009
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