Lighting Photoperiod

[Octoman]

How long do you keep your lights on? (Not counting actinics)

I found an old thread on this,
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/general-reef-aquarium-discussion/10836-lighting-time-period.html
and I thought it would be interesting to see what the group here does...

 

[framerguy]

My flourescents are on for 14 and the MH are on for 10

 

[SaltwaterGeek]

My PC's are on for 10.

Chris

 

[Cassette87]

My 10k is only on for 5 hours. No need for anymore if no one is there to enjoy it. Helps keep the algae in check too

 

[reefer3]

I run a 175 MH over my 30 gal 8 hours a day. Man automatic timers are awsome for that.LOL

 

[prow]

hummm, i dont know how to vote??? i am running 6xT5's. 3 on for 2 hours +6 on for 5-6 hours +3 on for 2 hours. so total is 9-10hours but only 5-6 hours with all 6 running. so what shoudl i vote?

 

[BigAl07]

I have mine set to:

Leds On 24/7
Actinics On 12:30pm
Daylight On 1:30pm
Daylights Off 11:30pm
Actinics Off 12:30am

Fuge light is on 24/7 now but I may take it back to opposite of the main lights due to system stable and all water parameters reading VERY good. No need for increased Cheato Growth as long as tank is in good shape.

Here is another link I think similar
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/26450-timing-lights.html#post373375

 

[Frankie]

8 for the MH's

 

[Jason25]

8 for my T5's.

 

[zy112]

I voted on my "main lights" being on. So 9 hours for the halides and an hour before and after for actinics.

 

[althea2you]

8 hours for the HQI, on the nano

 

[wonderloss]

I keep my T5s on 12 hours a day.