Light Cycle - Aquarium Advice

Feelin_Salty · 04-08-2006, 05:07 PM

I got my lights in the other day, and I have timers for the MH and the VHO...pretty sweet setup. Anyway, my question is how long should I have the the lights on for, I've heard that you should start the VHO and let them run throughout the day, and then have the MH kick on for a few hours in the middle of the day.

Also, where do I add my info onto this site...pics tank equipment, all that good stuff for a profile

**melosu58** · 04-08-2006, 07:14 PM

I think you go the home page and click on your username. I dont have MH so I cant answer that question.

Feelin_Salty · 04-08-2006, 11:18 PM

Thanks, I found it....now if I could only find out how long to set my lights up...

**lando** · 04-09-2006, 09:07 AM

My actinics are set to come on one hour before my MH and shut off one hour after my MH. Actinics on for 10hrs a day and MH on for 8. Do notforget to photo-acclimate your tank to the new, more intense light. Here is some info...
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articl...q=2&fldAuto=37

Feelin_Salty · 04-09-2006, 11:50 AM

well I dont have any corals as of yet, just 3 damsels...so I dont think the lights will hurt too much...I got the lights so that I could get anemones and corals, but I dont have any yet...
I just added my damsels yesterday...Now I'm on the look out for fish #2

04-08-2006, 05:07 PM	#1
Feelin_Salty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Images: 4	Light Cycle I got my lights in the other day, and I have timers for the MH and the VHO...pretty sweet setup. Anyway, my question is how long should I have the the lights on for, I've heard that you should start the VHO and let them run throughout the day, and then have the MH kick on for a few hours in the middle of the day. Also, where do I add my info onto this site...pics tank equipment, all that good stuff for a profile

04-09-2006, 09:07 AM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	My actinics are set to come on one hour before my MH and shut off one hour after my MH. Actinics on for 10hrs a day and MH on for 8. Do notforget to photo-acclimate your tank to the new, more intense light. Here is some info... http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articl...q=2&fldAuto=37 __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cycle with light or without	JM	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	6	12-29-2006 10:13 AM
Light Cycle w/Actinic	roka64	Saltwater Fish Only & FOWLR	4	05-22-2006 05:15 PM
Good Light Cycle	nsu7	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	1	03-23-2006 06:56 AM
whats a good daily light cycle?	NJtuna	General Hardware/Equipment Discussion	6	02-15-2006 11:15 PM
New Set of Lights, whats the PERFECT light cycle?	einhaus	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	4	10-30-2004 02:59 PM

04-08-2006, 07:14 PM	#2
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,710 Images: 80	I think you go the home page and click on your username. I dont have MH so I cant answer that question. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

04-08-2006, 11:18 PM	#3
Feelin_Salty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Images: 4	Thanks, I found it....now if I could only find out how long to set my lights up...

04-09-2006, 11:50 AM	#5
Feelin_Salty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Images: 4	well I dont have any corals as of yet, just 3 damsels...so I dont think the lights will hurt too much...I got the lights so that I could get anemones and corals, but I dont have any yet... I just added my damsels yesterday...Now I'm on the look out for fish #2