dubs

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i just want see how some poeple run there lights i run mine 1 hour the t5 to wake the tank up the mh kick in for 5 hours and the t5 turn of .. then they come back when the mh shut of for another 2.5 hours
 
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nycoralguy

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depends on what kind of corals you have, most corals can live on 6-7 hrs of light, if you have sps, crank the MH for 5 hrs a day, turn the t5 on for a few. LPS don't require too much MH. if you leave your light on for over 8 hrs, you'll have some algae problem. Hope this helps you out.
 

dsgray16

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i also run mine for 12 hours, but i do have some algea problem.. right now i feel like that is due to under skimming though.

T5's: 10:00am - 10:00pm

MH's: 12:00 - 6:00pm

moon lights: 6:00pm - 1:00am
 

DCG1286

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PC's: ON = 9am-12pm/7-9pm OFF = 12-7pm/9pm-9am
MH (2x250W): ON = 12pm OFF = 7pm
LED's (Moonlight): ON = 9pm OFF = 1am (one set remains on all night)
Fuge Light (LED's) Reverse Cycle 9pm-9am
 

dubs

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kool i see i fall some were in the middle and dcg my skimmer and fuge run opposite my tank as well ...nyccoral guy i dont have ne alge problem yet skimming and water change take care of that..... thanks to every one who posted
 

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