New Lights on the way!!!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by karinward, Feb 22, 2009.

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  1. karinward

    karinward Astrea Snail

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    I'm upgrading from pc's to t5's, do i need to acclimate them to the tank and if so can anyone suggest a time schedule of lights on and lights off?
    Can't wait to get them.
     
    karinward, Feb 22, 2009
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    What was the power on your old and on your new?
     
    PharmrJohn, Feb 23, 2009
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  3. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I would definetly cut the photoperiod down, what type of T5s are you getting? Single reflector or SLRs? Also with those corals they will mostly do fine under the added light with the exception of the mushrooms, who might not be happy at first.

    How long is your photoperiod now?
    I would shave a few hours off and add alittle bit every day or everyother day until you are back up to 100% of the old photoperiod.

    Happy lighting!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Feb 23, 2009
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  4. karinward

    karinward Astrea Snail

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    pc 48" 65W 50/50 total W is 260W going to T5 12,000/actnic HO 216 W, right now with the pc i run the lights about 11 hours / day
     
    karinward, Feb 23, 2009
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