darwin604 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I recently upgraded my CL 28w (yah I know, I'm ashamed of it too to the 96w quad model. However, since I swapped it over I've had a few major algae blooms, plus my finger leather and shrooms don't seem to be expanding quite as much during the day. Anyways, enough of the noobie banter since this is a lighting question. Just wondering what the recommended photoperiod is for my setup? - 96w PC on a 20" 10 gal. I've done some searching but everyones setup is different and thus have different light schedules. I was going 12 hours with the old fixture but I think 12 hours with the new may be a bit much. Until I get a fuge set up I'm gonna have to be a bit chintzy on the lighting I think to keep everything under control. d. Link to comment
wetworx101 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 In the beginning you may want to only turn it on for 6-8 hours per day until the corals adapt. Then you can add an hour a week until you end up somewhere comfortable in the 10-12 hour a day zone...maybe as low as 9 hours, but thats pushing it. Link to comment
mgroenheide Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Have you found a place to get replacement bulbs for that lighting, I know I can't! Link to comment
darwin604 Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 Hellolights.com has 'em. Here's the link: http://www.hellolights.com/96w5050.html I'm not sure if these are "coralife" made bulbs or if they differ from the ones that come in the fixture. They'll work but I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with the quality of the replacement bulbs for 96 quads. Is there any brand better than the other?? d. Link to comment
mgroenheide Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Also do you like this hood? I am thinking of buying it, because I am no good with wood building and want a hood that is already put together. Link to comment
darwin604 Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 Well, its not really a hood but a light fixture. Although on my 10 gal nano it pretty much is a hood . I got the plastic legs that come with it to suspend it over my tank. I love the fixture. I had 2 other lower wattage setups before this one and FOR THE PRICE its IMO the best lighting you can get for a tank the size of mine. Colors look great its very bright. If your not much of a DIY guy then its defnitely a good buy. d. Link to comment
Yano Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I'm thinking of getting that as well for my 10gal, what kinda corals, anemones ect.. do you have in there? Link to comment
MrKrispy Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I run my quad 96W about 9 hours a day. I have some SPS in there, they are fine. Well, as good as they are going to get under PC that is. I had algae issues too, with that much light I think it is unavoidable unless you really kick up the cleaning crew early. Link to comment
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