UV lights

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by kfishlips, Jul 30, 2008.

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  1. kfishlips

    kfishlips Plankton

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    Kfishlips here
    Well I'm going to start my 135 gallon this weekend, get the cycle going, my question is UV lights off during this period correct, and after up and running with corals should the uv stay on 24-7 ? have heard mixed reviews my uv light is A current usa 40 watt what do you guys think and will sent in the pics as it goes along
    Kent
     
    kfishlips, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    Are you talking about the accintic lights or a uv sterilizer?

    If it's a uv sterilizer you dont want one on a reef tank.
    If your talking about accintics you can run them up to 18hrs/day with your daylight bulbs on for 6-10hrs

    Everyone is going to say something different on daylight runs, I run my lights for 10hrs a day total
     
    Iraf, Jul 30, 2008
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  3. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    im pretty sure your talking about a uv, you want that on your qt tank
     
    Godbert, Jul 30, 2008
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