http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:07:53 +0000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:01:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42791 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=374262&title=t5-users-light-schedule#374262 Author: Flashlin
Subject: 42791
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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Subject: 42791
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.]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:07:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371542&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371542 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371502&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371502 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 42791
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.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:31:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371502&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371502 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371501&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371501 Author: bur01014
Subject: 42791
Posted: August 12 2010 at 8:24pm

wow, two completely opposite answers.....why work up to 12 hours a day?  Just for longer viewing periods or is there any benefit?]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:24:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371501&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371501 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371497&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371497 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 42791
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.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:18:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371497&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371497 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371495&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371495 Author: bugzme
Subject: 42791
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.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:09:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371495&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371495 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42791&PID=371493&title=t5-users-light-schedule#371493 Author: bur01014
Subject: 42791
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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