90 G Lighting Opinions

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Catfish Charlie, Feb 7, 2009.

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  1. Catfish Charlie

    Catfish Charlie Astrea Snail

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    I took the 8 65watt PC lights off because they were old and got a used but not abused MH/PC fixture, two 150watt 14K MH, and two 130watt PC,

    My real question is how much time should I leave the MH on versus the old phot period of 12 hours on the 8 bulb PC fixtures and how much can I increase the photo period over what time frame. I usually know this stuff but this one has me second guessing myself.

    I am doing a 6 hour MH photoperiod, with a 15 minute increase weekly planned. I don't want to burn anything basically.
     
    Catfish Charlie, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. mile high reefer

    mile high reefer Fire Shrimp

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    My 150 mh on my 90 are only on 6 hours actinics are on10
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I did mine kinda the same. Except I started with a shorter period and added 15 mins. per day.
     
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  4. Catfish Charlie

    Catfish Charlie Astrea Snail

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    thanks milehighreefer and missionix

    milehigh is marc still open at the mall there in glenwood? I used to be his sales rep for one the distributors from Denver, went through Glenwood every week and love that town.
     
    Catfish Charlie, Feb 7, 2009
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