Timer for lights

How long should I set the timer for day vs night? I have moonglow lights for night and appropriate bulbs for days... Right now it's set for about 14 hrs. daylight and the balance moonglow. I haven't been able to find literature concerning this.

Thanks, Wayne

 

What kind of lights?

 

Re timer

I'm not to shure of the rule of thumb but i have my lights set as follows
actinic's on at 1 pm....MH on at 3 pm.... MH off at 10:30 pm and actinic's off at 12:30.....gives me the most viewing time during the evening when i am home.....

Mike

 

I have 2 10,000K white & 2 -96 watt actinic bulbs.

 

2----10000K white & 2 -- 96 watt actinic ( read right off the bulbs)

 

Are you keeping coral?

 

14 hours is too long for daylight unless you dont mind the electric bills through the roof.8 hours of daylight is fine for my reef for the past 2 years.nfarocks sounds like good timing, but i would set them to go on for earlier in the morning unless the room is dark without the lights. the natural light from out side might confuse fish.