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  1. jerryswafford

    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    hey guys me again......this time a lighting?.........just set up my new t5 54w lights and timer.......how long should i set the timer for...i have a 55gal reef tank with a zoa and mushroom coral frag any sugestions:-/
     
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  2. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    what lighting did you have befor?
     
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  3. laf-n-gas

    laf-n-gas Astrea Snail

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    I keep mine going from 6am to 8pm with a moonlight at night
     
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  4. jerryswafford

    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ha ha hood floresent bought these used i bought new bulbs for it there is only 2 though
     
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    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    moonlight? how much isthat gonna cost me.....lol
     
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    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    how many bulbs? id run them for six hours for a week or so then bump up the time
     
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  7. jerryswafford

    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    2 bulbs
     
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    Zimmy71 Bristle Worm

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    I have my lights on from 4pm to 11 pm with moon lights 24/7
     
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  9. jerryswafford

    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ok so i got abasic 8 hour time....so what exactly are moon lights is it a diy project or do i have to go buy special lighst
     
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  10. pecco22

    pecco22 Peppermint Shrimp

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    "moonlights" are usually LED lights that are either built into the light fixture or is something you can purchase and install separately. the main purpose of them is to give your tank a more natural lighting with day and night lighting. it isnt something you must have(however many corals need it) but it is something to look into getting. it also provides you with a way to view your tank and nocturnal critters at night.
     
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