AquaticLife T5 HO 4-Lamp Light cycle

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Srd4484, Sep 29, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Srd4484

    Srd4484 Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2010
    Messages:
    52
    AquaticLife T5 HO 4-Lamp Light Fixtures

    includes:

    (2) 24W, 24 in. T5 HO Bulbs with 420/460nm output
    (2) 24W, 24 in. T5 HO Bulbs with 700+nm output
    (2) 1W LED lunar lights for night time viewing.

    How would you cycle this for a coral/fish tank?

    thanks :)
     
    Srd4484, Sep 29, 2010
    Srd4484, Sep 29, 2010
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    11,284
    Location:
    shenzhen Guangdong PRC
    I would have the 2 blue tubes on at 9 am and off at 9pm
    the 2 white tubes on at 10 am and off at 8pm

    the moonlights would come on just before 9pm and then stay on for a couple of hours/ bedtime

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Sep 29, 2010
    steve wright, Sep 29, 2010
    #2
  3. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2009
    Messages:
    537
    I have the same brand of fixture.I have mine set like this. LED on @ 9am off @ 2am. Blue on @11am off @ 11pm. White on @ 1pm off @ 9pm.
     
    vankirk, Sep 29, 2010
    vankirk, Sep 29, 2010
    #3
  4. telstar

    telstar Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2008
    Messages:
    151
    Location:
    Coral Springs, Fl.
    I have that light also. Actual times of day do not matter run blue for 12 hours, white for 9 to 10 hours in the middle of the blue times, and led however long you want.
     
    telstar, Sep 29, 2010
    telstar, Sep 29, 2010
    #4