T5 users- light schedule?
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Topic: T5 users- light schedule?
Posted By: bur01014
Subject: T5 users- light schedule?
Date Posted: August 12 2010 at 7:51pm
Just curious the time periods t5 users run their lights? I am trying to ensure maximum growth while reducing algae growth to as minimal as possible. I also seem to get some creeping up my glass.
I run my actinics 10 hours- 1-11p.m. and the rest of the bulbs (6 bulb fixture) 7 hours 3-10 p.m.
Is this long enough...too long? What do you guys think? Just curious what others are doing...
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Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 12 2010 at 8:09pm
Yes it is! I have a 6 bulb setup and only run all of them for 5 hrs.
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Jeff
125 tank
50 gallon sump
T-5 lighting
Rum drinker, Carbon User
I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!!
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: August 12 2010 at 8:18pm
I have a 6 bulb fixture and run them for 12 1/2 hours. I had to work up to it over several weeks.
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Steve
http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef
Currently:
120G Wavefront Mixed
29G Seahorse & Softies
Running ReefAngel Plus x2
435-8
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Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: August 12 2010 at 8:24pm
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wow, two completely opposite answers.....why work up to 12 hours a day? Just for longer viewing periods or is there any benefit?
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: August 12 2010 at 8:31pm
I keep many corals and clams that require tons of light, so to help reduce necessary feedings I run my lights for longer. I see great growth and color, and I get to view the tank for the whole day.
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Steve
http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef
Currently:
120G Wavefront Mixed
29G Seahorse & Softies
Running ReefAngel Plus x2
435-8
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Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 7:07am
I should have said my lights are on for 11 hrs with all 6 on for 5 hrs.
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Jeff
125 tank
50 gallon sump
T-5 lighting
Rum drinker, Carbon User
I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!!
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Posted By: Flashlin
Date Posted: September 02 2010 at 4:01pm
I run my actinics for 12 and half hours. The rest bulbs for about 9 hours. Good growth and colors.
I think you should start from shorter periods on a newer tanks to avoid algaes problems. And then slowly increase light periods.
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