got my lights when to run

kbradner83 · 07-09-2008, 05:23 PM

Just got my pc's 2 65watt actinic 03 and 2 65watt 12k and 8 moonlight leds. I am going to run them on a timer how long should I run each and in what sequence. oh and also I read I should run my fuge lights opposite of my tank lights right? thanks..

DAHansen · 07-09-2008, 05:34 PM

Most folks run the actinics longer than the daylights to simulate dawn/dusk by having them on an hour or so before or after the daylights.

I don't have actinics at the moment (14k MH), but when I did, I think I had the actinics on for 10 to 12 hours or so, and the daylights on for 8 to 10 hours.

I'm seriously considering running my lighting on a seasonal schedule based on the Tropic of Cancer (not the book). It will be painful, but a fun experiment.

Octoman · 07-09-2008, 05:39 PM

I do 12 hours on the actinic and ~ 10 hours on the daylight bulbs. LEDs run at night with the Fuge lights. Fuge lights running opposite tank lights is helpful if you have Chaeto or some other algae growing in there - it helps to maintain steady pH throughout the night.

DAHansen, that is one of the features I really like on the ACjr, it has the seasonal schedule programmed in to it.

DAHansen · 07-09-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Octoman

DAHansen, that is one of the features I really like on the ACjr, it has the seasonal schedule programmed in to it.

That is why it's on my list - unless I decide to build my own (because I'm crazy and I like projects), OR I buy a macro lens (I have photo envy).

kbradner83 · 07-09-2008, 06:46 PM

Cool thanks fellas

07-09-2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
kbradner83 Bryozoan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 42 View Gallery Karma Komment	got my lights when to run Just got my pc's 2 65watt actinic 03 and 2 65watt 12k and 8 moonlight leds. I am going to run them on a timer how long should I run each and in what sequence. oh and also I read I should run my fuge lights opposite of my tank lights right? thanks..

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DAHansen Sea Pen Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 301 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: got my lights when to run Most folks run the actinics longer than the daylights to simulate dawn/dusk by having them on an hour or so before or after the daylights. I don't have actinics at the moment (14k MH), but when I did, I think I had the actinics on for 10 to 12 hours or so, and the daylights on for 8 to 10 hours. I'm seriously considering running my lighting on a seasonal schedule based on the Tropic of Cancer (not the book). It will be painful, but a fun experiment. __________________ Dave - Who wants to breed corals some day. Dave's fishlog *Please Reef Responsibly.*

07-09-2008, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: got my lights when to run I do 12 hours on the actinic and ~ 10 hours on the daylight bulbs. LEDs run at night with the Fuge lights. Fuge lights running opposite tank lights is helpful if you have Chaeto or some other algae growing in there - it helps to maintain steady pH throughout the night. DAHansen, that is one of the features I really like on the ACjr, it has the seasonal schedule programmed in to it. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

07-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
kbradner83 Bryozoan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 42 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: got my lights when to run Cool thanks fellas

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