How long should I leave my lighting on?

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  1. ClimberChris

    ClimberChris Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a 47 gallon tank with about 47lbs of live rock in it, how long should I be keeping my light on? I have a T5 fixture, reef set up, no corals as of yet.
     
    ClimberChris, May 25, 2009
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    8 to 12 hours a day.
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Yep. I do an hour extra one either side for actinics only. Sunrise/Sunset.
     
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  4. ClimberChris

    ClimberChris Flamingo Tongue

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    I had it set up for 12 hours, I just changed it to 9.5 to see how that works.
     
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  5. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    ive got my actinics on for 12 hrs. and the ho's on for about 9. its seems to wortk fine for me. 24" deep tank
     
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