How much time??????????

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by salsera305, Feb 26, 2004.

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  1. salsera305

    salsera305 Plankton

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    Hey,

    I was wondering for how much time should the light be on? I have a ten gallon tank and my light is 23watts. Thanks :-*
     
    salsera305, Feb 26, 2004
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    That's not a lot of light, I'd say 12 hours.

    If you crank it up to 5 watts per gallon or so, you could reduce it to 10 hours.
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 26, 2004
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  3. salsera305

    salsera305 Plankton

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    thanks
     
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  4. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    I agree! 55 watts of 10,000k PC lighting would be the bomb!
     
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 27, 2004
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  5. Speedy

    Speedy Fire Shrimp

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    What do you guys think of this set from Aqualight?


    Deluxe Series - Double Linear Strip with 10,000KTM and Actinic Compact Fluorescent Lamps, 2 on/off switches, 2 - 8 foot power cords for separate timers, 2 cooling fans (except #53100), built-in ballasts, sleek aluminum housing (7.25" W x 2.625" H), highly-polished reflector and acrylic lens cover.
    Weight: 20 Lbs.

    Price: $130.99
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  6. Speedy

    Speedy Fire Shrimp

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    Is there such a thing as too much light?

    Would 130 watts be too much light for a 10 gal?
    Or would it be good? oe would my fish go blind?

    Suggestions please?
     
    Speedy, Mar 4, 2004
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  7. szogun

    szogun Feather Duster

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    I have 1 400W MH and waiting for another 400W total of 800W on a 75 gal tank.
    My corals love it I don't think there is such thing as too much light you just have to make sure you aclimate the new corals to the new light and the fish they don't care just get them sunglasses LOL :)
     
    szogun, Mar 4, 2004
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