lighting question

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by mvp, Feb 6, 2011.

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  1. mvp

    mvp Astrea Snail

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    im running a nova extreme pro t5 324w on a 55 gallon reef.
    hears my lighting schedule:
    2 actinics turn on at 8:00 am
    3 daylight and 1 actinic turn on at 9:00am
    2 actinics turn off at 9:00 am
    3 daylight and 1 actinic turn off at 7:00 pm
    2 actinics turn on at 7:00 pm
    2 actinics turn off at 8:00 pm

    i was wondering if i can just run my 2 actinics for the whole day instead of turning them on/off in the morning and night?
     
    mvp, Feb 6, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    yes

    run the 2 actinics for the full 12 hours
    and the other 4 lamps for 10 hours

    Steve
     
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  3. mvp

    mvp Astrea Snail

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    thanks buddy
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Most definitely leave them on for the full lighting period.
     
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