Lighting Questions?

Adnuces · 03-03-2006, 10:51 AM

I am confused as to how long and which lights should be on. Currently I have the following lighting schedule
2 x 130W actinic 460/420/nm on from 5:30 am to 9:30 am and again on from 6:00 pm til 8:00 pm
2 x 150 mh 10,000k on from 9:00 am until 6:30 pm

the moon lights come on at 8:00 pm until 5:30 am

Is this okay, should I shorten the times or mix them up.....any advice or suggestions.....????

RAVEN · 03-03-2006, 01:52 PM

I don't think you need to leave your lights on more than 12 hrs per day. I leave mine on for 9-10hrs.

Jason McKenzie · 03-03-2006, 04:43 PM

My cycle is
240 VHO 03s on 8:00am off 10:00pm
2x250 MH 10Ks on 10:00am off 9:00pm

J

coral reefer · 03-03-2006, 05:07 PM

Nothing in your tank really requires very strong lighting except your T.Crocea or even a very long light period. You could just mimic our own dawn, dusk daylight and night time durations.