Newbie Light question

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by KnensuRa, May 21, 2008.

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  1. KnensuRa

    KnensuRa Astrea Snail

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    So I have a light timer for my tank and was just woundering how long I should have the lights on. It's been awhile since I have been to the ocean so is it best to keep them on for 6 hours? Or 8? Or even 12? I do have some frags of both SPS and LPS. Any info would be great, thanks.
     
    KnensuRa, May 21, 2008
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  2. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    There are a few other parameters in lighting of a tank.
    But you should time it really no more than 8 total hours, timed any longer and
    certain types of algae (unwanted kinds mind you) can take a foot hold in the tank and very hard to control.
     
    wildreef, May 21, 2008
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  3. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    8-10 i think would be fine.
     
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  4. KnensuRa

    KnensuRa Astrea Snail

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    Wildreef more for a knowlege stand point (I'm a sponge for information) when you say "bad algae". What kind are you refearing to?
     
    KnensuRa, May 21, 2008
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