Lighting Photoperiod

Octoman · 01-11-2008, 11:07 AM

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

I found an old thread on this,
lighting time period
and I thought it would be interesting to see what the group here does...

framerguy · 01-11-2008, 11:22 AM

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

SaltwaterGeek · 01-11-2008, 11:27 AM

My PC's are on for 10.

Chris

Cassette87 · 01-11-2008, 11:29 AM

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 · 01-11-2008, 11:35 AM

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

prow · 01-11-2008, 11:52 AM

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 · 01-11-2008, 12:08 PM

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
Timing of Lights?

Frankie · 01-11-2008, 01:30 PM

8 for the MH's

Jason25 · 01-11-2008, 01:39 PM

8 for my T5's.

zy112 · 01-11-2008, 03:45 PM

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

althea2you · 01-20-2008, 11:00 AM

8 hours for the HQI, on the nano

wonderloss · 01-22-2008, 09:39 AM

I keep my T5s on 12 hours a day.

View Poll Results: How many hours do you keep your lights on? (not counting actinics)
<6	4	4.30%
6	4	4.30%
7	3	3.23%
8	31	33.33%
9	8	8.60%
10	17	18.28%
11	2	2.15%
12	19	20.43%
13	2	2.15%
14	2	2.15%
15	1	1.08%
16	0	0%
17	0	0%
18	0	0%
>18	0	0%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

01-11-2008, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Octoman Pumpkin Pie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Lighting Photoperiod How long do you keep your lights on? (Not counting actinics) I found an old thread on this, lighting time period and I thought it would be interesting to see what the group here does... __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

01-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Photoperiod My flourescents are on for 14 and the MH are on for 10 __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon mangrove/seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-chronicles/31882-akwareum-too.html

01-11-2008, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Photoperiod My PC's are on for 10. Chris

01-11-2008, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Photoperiod 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 __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

01-11-2008, 11:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
reefer3 Limpet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 132 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Photoperiod I run a 175 MH over my 30 gal 8 hours a day. Man automatic timers are awsome for that.LOL

01-11-2008, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Photoperiod 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? __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html my clamicle..........http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...my-tank-d.html

01-11-2008, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Photoperiod 8 for my T5's.

01-11-2008, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 984 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Photoperiod I voted on my "main lights" being on. So 9 hours for the halides and an hour before and after for actinics. __________________ Zach

01-20-2008, 11:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,464 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Photoperiod 8 hours for the HQI, on the nano __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

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