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| Amount of time to keep lights on? |
 Nov 7 2009, 12:27 AM
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Member Posts: 64 Joined: 19-February 02 Member No.: 1,009  |
I searched but can't find any topics. I should know this but think it was part of my problems previously with my tanks and algae.....having the lights on too long each day. Is there a general rule of thumb for how long to have the lights on in the tank? I will have a 29g reef, softies, and fish. My lights are shot from previous so looking into T5's also. Suggestions for lighting and time frames needed and appreciated.
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Nov 7 2009, 12:31 AM
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 Hang It...  Posts: 394 Joined: 10-December 01 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 365 |
For me, I keep them on as long as possible while avoiding any sort of algae bloom. As I push 11 hours, I notice a greenish algae that coats individual pieces of sand, so I currently have just under 11 hours of actinics and around 10 hours of 10Ks with 4x24w T5s.
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Nov 7 2009, 12:54 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 258 Joined: 30-January 09 From: tempe, AZ Member No.: 42,145 |
Yeah, I agree, 9-10 hours is what I run my lights on. Timers greatly help this schedule stay on track.
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Nov 7 2009, 05:52 AM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 809 Joined: 7-February 07 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 25,858 |
with an effective lighting system, all you need is 6-8hours of light. anything else is totally preference. if you get t-5's, make sure the bulbs have individual reflectors
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Nov 7 2009, 08:37 AM
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 Zoo farmer! Posts: 1,392 Joined: 21-October 08 From: massapequa ny Member No.: 39,627 |
just shy of 6 hours for me.
250w 20k MH. moon light on 24/7 -------------------- |
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