refguim lighting time??

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by tgp4274, Mar 29, 2013.

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  1. tgp4274

    tgp4274 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ok am guessing this is kinda a bumd question but why do i always ready that refguim or sumo lighting is always set to go on while the dt lighting is off and vise versa.....:-/
     
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  3. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I leave mine on 24/7...others do a reverse light schedule.
     
  4. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    6 years +..Have been running while moonlight is on...9'ish p.m. till lights on at 630 a.m. "reverse" .. it is a personal preferance..what works for you?..thats the question..: ) ...I have so much cheato I will have to throw it out if I cant get any takers locally !! : ) really !
     
  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    The reason most people do the reverse cycle is to keep the PH more stable at night.;)
     
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  6. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I run mine 24/7 now just to kinda keep the ph in check. I haven't seen any downsides to it thus far!
     
  7. chealy

    chealy Spaghetti Worm

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    I was doing a reverse lighting routine with mine until a few days ago. I switched to 24/7 after some advice from some local reefers.
     
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  9. Manny_World

    Manny_World Astrea Snail

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    After your switch, how much of a difference did you noticed in evaporation?
     
  10. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Evaporation is going to depend on the size and surface area of the refugium, as well as ambient temp., etc..