Adding 2 more T5s

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by VitalApparatuz, Jun 26, 2011.

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  1. VitalApparatuz

    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    I plan on adding one more 2 bulb 48" T5 HO fixture over my mixed reef as I have added a few more SPS than I though I would originally.Right now my bulb configuration is 2 white 2 actinic.I had planned on adding one more white and one more actinic to the mix.Could anyone help me gauge what would be a resonable schedule to acclimate the tank to the new lights?

    ie; Run the new lights 1 hr a day for a week.2 hrs a day the next week,3 hrs a day the next ect ect.

    Thank you.
     
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  3. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    I think you'lll be find just run them with your other lights on a normal lighting schedule... if you want to subtract 1-2 hours for the first week and bump it up you could do that too. what fixture brand and light bulbs do you have and what are you adding?
     
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    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    I have 2 wave point 2 bulb T5s with 2 actinics in one and 2 white in the other.All 54w bulbs.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Put one actinic and 1 white in each fixture to get a better spectrum mix.

    I would also consider getting a blue bulb and possibly their red bulb instead of another actinic.