Upgrade Tank and Lighting. How do I acclimate?

[chinatown]

I just upgraded from a 2x24W T5 to a 6x36W T5. How do I acclimate my corals correctly so I don't burn them?

I already mounted them like an idiot so putting them on the sand is not an option. Thanks.

 

[Dre]

If you think you'r gona burn up the corals with too much light LOL then add two of the 36 watt first and then add another the following week and so on.

 

[Awibrandy]

Cover your tank with a few layers of fiberglass window screening, then peel away 1 layer per week.

I did 5 layers on my tank when I upgraded my MH, and took 1 layer off every 4 days.

 

[chinatown]

thanks guys. dont want to spend the extra money on fiberglass screens, so i think i'll start off wtih 4 bulbs at a less photoperiod at first.

 

[Awibrandy]

Not like it is all that expensive, and besides you will have to acclimate every time you replace old bulbs with new ones.

Phifer 36 In x 84 In Charcoal Fiberglass Screen
Model # 3003947
Store SKU # 236055

$5.49/RL-Roll
Click here: Phifer 36 In x 84 In Charcoal Fiberglass Screen - 3003947 at The Home Depot

 

[Teddy]

when i replace my light bulbs i run my light for a hour the first day and slowly increase it by an hour every day until i reach my normal timing

 

[pecan2phat]

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