*YOUR OPINION WANTED* How Long Are Your Lights On???

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by johntekin, Jun 18, 2010.

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  1. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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  3. johntekin

    johntekin Fire Worm

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    So...what are the risks and drawback of leaving your lights on 14 hours a day????:confused::confused::confused:

    I love to look at my tank but work long hours so the long the lights are on, the more I get to enjoy the tank! And the more my coral seem to grow!
     
  4. reefmonkey

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  5. offensetaken

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    12 hrs day and actinics. I run my fuge opposite of my DT lights. This helps to alleviate PH swings but not only that...Plants and pods need to sleep also!!
     
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  6. johntekin

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    I know everyone is getting tierd of my questions and for that I am sorry! You would think after 7 years in the hobby I would know my head from my a**!;)

    How does running the lights on/off in your DT/refugium help control Ph or prevent Ph swings?
     
  7. jsreef218

    jsreef218 Bristle Worm

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    Change what time the lights come. On and go off so that it works with ur schedual if u have too much light it can feed nusance algae and that's never fun to deal with :eek:
     
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  9. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I just can't get a timer to fit in the last plug area of my power strip. I use cheato and haven't seen any ill effects yet.
     
  10. jsreef218

    jsreef218 Bristle Worm

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    Oh and btw I only havve my lights 10hrs total I run my 250mh for 5 hours and my actinics for 10.. but my dad has a 120 with mostly softies and zoas and he only runs his whites for 2 hours a day blues for 10 and everything is doing amazing.. all depends onyour setup id say what kind of light what wattage.. it all makes a difference
     
  11. johntekin

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    How does running the lights on/off in your DT/refugium help control Ph or prevent Ph swings?
     
  12. gazog

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