WMAS Discussion Forum : Lighting time on-off http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:34 +0000 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:39:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=52666 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Lighting time on-off : I run 6 t5&#039;s. 4 blue 1 purple...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440794&title=lighting-time-onoff#440794 Author: jmw
Subject: 52666
Posted: November 22 2011 at 6:39pm

I run 6 t5's. 4 blue 1 purple 1 white. I run all lights for 8-10 hours a day. Then lights out. I do have 4 small led night lights that stay on all the time.]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:39:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440794&title=lighting-time-onoff#440794 <![CDATA[Lighting time on-off : Im using a Nova extreme pro t-5...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440783&title=lighting-time-onoff#440783 Author: Akira
Subject: 52666
Posted: November 22 2011 at 4:22pm

Im using a Nova extreme pro t-5 54 w    48", my tank is 48L X 18w X 24d]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:22:08 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440783&title=lighting-time-onoff#440783 <![CDATA[Lighting time on-off : I&#039;m relatively new to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440661&title=lighting-time-onoff#440661 Author: Jimbo
Subject: 52666
Posted: November 21 2011 at 6:41pm

I'm relatively new to T5 lighting also ( I ran MH's on my last tank) But here's what I am running now on my  8X24w ATI Sunpower:
2 Bulbs ( ATI Blue +) are on: Noon to 10 PM
All Bulbs are on: 2PM to 9 PM ( considering cutting this to 6 hours )
 
 My tank is 30"x30"x18"H  with mainly SPS.
 
I think you need to take into consideration what type of Coral are in the tank. Also, what kind of fixture are you using ? T5's PAR output  can vary greatly depending on what brand you are using.
 
HTH
]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:41:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440661&title=lighting-time-onoff#440661 <![CDATA[Lighting time on-off : Since I have never owned a T5...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440618&title=lighting-time-onoff#440618 Author: bbauman
Subject: 52666
Posted: November 21 2011 at 12:12pm

Since I have never owned a T5 lighting system, I don't have enough experience to answer your question. I am sure some other guys here will chip in. I did find a thread on reef central after a little searching.

Good luck and I hope you find an answer to your question.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1867440

fixed link.

Edited by bbauman - November 21 2011 at 12:19pm]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:12:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440618&title=lighting-time-onoff#440618 <![CDATA[Lighting time on-off : I have a 6 tube t-5. Currently...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440537&title=lighting-time-onoff#440537 Author: Akira
Subject: 52666
Posted: November 20 2011 at 10:45pm

I have a 6 tube t-5. Currently night lights  are on 1 switch with 2 blue lamps. Other switch has 1 blue 1 purple and 2 white . How long should i run day lights and night lights ? And should i run the night lights with the day lights ? ]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:45:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52666&PID=440537&title=lighting-time-onoff#440537