Lighting Questions?

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  1. Adnuces

    Adnuces Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am confused as to how long and which lights should be on. Currently I have the following lighting schedule
    2 x 130W actinic 460/420/nm on from 5:30 am to 9:30 am and again on from 6:00 pm til 8:00 pm
    2 x 150 mh 10,000k on from 9:00 am until 6:30 pm

    the moon lights come on at 8:00 pm until 5:30 am

    Is this okay, should I shorten the times or mix them up.....any advice or suggestions.....????
     
    Adnuces, Mar 3, 2006
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  2. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    I don't think you need to leave your lights on more than 12 hrs per day. I leave mine on for 9-10hrs.
     
    Black_Raven, Mar 3, 2006
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    My cycle is
    240 VHO 03s on 8:00am off 10:00pm
    2x250 MH 10Ks on 10:00am off 9:00pm

    J
     
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Nothing in your tank really requires very strong lighting except your T.Crocea or even a very long light period. You could just mimic our own dawn, dusk daylight and night time durations.
     
    coral reefer, Mar 3, 2006
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