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i know its been asked alot but i was wondering.
I switched from t5s to maxspect leds which look amazing but...

how long do you guys have your actinics, whites and they also have a 30 watt leds?
i mostly have zoas, softies some chalices and two sps

right now i have my actinics 430 pm - 1am
blue and whites 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm
and the 30 watt leds from 9-10 (im afraid it might be too strong)

any input would be greatly appreciated
thanks
 

dj ze

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my actinics turn on at 5:30 pm off at 5:15 am and my whites turn on at 6:00 pm and off at 4:00 am i work nights thats why i have them at this ratio and they been like this for about a year and a half with excellent results
 

tynman

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I run my LED's 10:30 am the red turn on with the white for the sunrise, then the red go off and the blue turn on they work they way up to 95% power and then my white catch up to them and run at 100% from 12:00 noon at about 2:00 pm the blue go to 100% until 6:00 pm then they run til 10:30 pm to shut off at that time the white run 100% until 8:00pm and then work there way down to off by 8:30 pm. then the sunset starts at 10:30 pm with the red and white again for about 15 min. then the moon lights take over for the rest of the night... I also have the lights set up for cloud coverage to bring the lights to 75% for 30 sec 10 times a day with a 80% chance of it happening!!! But this is for my tank and what works for me might not work for you, I also have mainly SPS in my tank... Good luck if you need more help just ask.
 

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