Lighting schedule

[viperrob]

I finally got the lights I wanted for my 125g. Right now it is fish only but am considering attempting (again) with the reef side. These lights are programmable and I would like to get some input on the lighting schedule.

I have 72" T5 HO 96W w/12 blue LED

7a - 12p is the 12k daylight
12p - 5p is the Actinic
5p - 7a is the LEDs

Is that a good schedule or do I need to adjust?

 

[tbryan]

is 7a-12p the time that you are home to view the tank?

 

[jbdreefs]

I think most people follow a schedule where first, actinics come on, then daylights are added, then daylights are turned off, then actinics turn off, then moon lights come on.

How many bulbs is that thing running?

 

[tbryan]

what he said^

Edit: are you sure you have the wattage right? i cant think of any t5 combos that come out to 96w

 

[viperrob]

The box and website said T5 HO. Somebody is home nearly all the time. JBD - that was the schedule I was going to use but thought it was kind of bright. I will change it up to that one.

This system has 4 packs containing 8 bulbs.

 

[viperrob]

Thanks for the info. I changed the schedule and my tank looks great.