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Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by macabe, Feb 17, 2009.

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  1. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i got 2 t5s 2 250w MH's and 2 actenics how long do i leve them on for ? i got mushrooms xenia zoas anenomie
     
    macabe, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    6-10 hrs
     
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  3. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Wow sost, way be to incredibly vague.

    Macabe do you have the option of these lights coming on at separate times? If so you should space it out. Have your actinics and T5s come on, for example, from 10am to 8 or 9pm, and have your halides come on from like 1230pm or 1pm until about 7 or 730pm. That's just an example and it depends on how late you want all your lights to be on for you to enjoy your tank.
     
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  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    the day isn't the same length though out the year. corals can easily do well with various lighting times. after 10 hours you may get algae.
     
    sostoudt, Feb 17, 2009
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