Light sched

zimmy1979 · 10/04/2007, 09:50 PM

Hi,

I purchased a 28G jbj hqi which has a 150W MH and also a chiller. I would like to save money since electricity is fairly expensive here in California. I was wondering what light schedule could I keep that would be the lowest amount of time but still provide my corals with adequate light. I currently run my lights from 4:00PM to 12:00AM.

Thanks!

Paul

sruiz · 10/04/2007, 10:43 PM

well if youre really trying to save money you would run the lights at night, and not at peek hours when everyone is using electricity. I run my lights for 12 hours, many people use different time schedules. I've heard people running their lights at night too just to keep the temp down. it also depends on when you want your lights to be on. Some people work during the day, so they have their lights go on at night when they are home. Well my point is that i think electricity is cheaper when everyone in your timezone is sleeping.

kuoka · 10/04/2007, 11:10 PM

I run mine from 6 to 7 hours and they kick on at 4pm. I've found this helps with algae growth too.

10/04/2007, 09:50 PM	#1
zimmy1979 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: City of Angels Posts: 405	Light sched Hi, I purchased a 28G jbj hqi which has a 150W MH and also a chiller. I would like to save money since electricity is fairly expensive here in California. I was wondering what light schedule could I keep that would be the lowest amount of time but still provide my corals with adequate light. I currently run my lights from 4:00PM to 12:00AM. Thanks! Paul

10/04/2007, 10:43 PM	#2
sruiz Reef'R Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Searching... Posts: 1,381	well if youre really trying to save money you would run the lights at night, and not at peek hours when everyone is using electricity. I run my lights for 12 hours, many people use different time schedules. I've heard people running their lights at night too just to keep the temp down. it also depends on when you want your lights to be on. Some people work during the day, so they have their lights go on at night when they are home. Well my point is that i think electricity is cheaper when everyone in your timezone is sleeping. __________________ Don't forget your water change.

10/04/2007, 11:10 PM	#3
kuoka Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Cali Posts: 713	I run mine from 6 to 7 hours and they kick on at 4pm. I've found this helps with algae growth too. __________________ They say don't talk about someone unless you've walked a mile in their shoes.. But if you do, at least you'll be ahead of them AND have their shoes! :) Current Tank Info: 72gal glass bow front reef, mostly LPS with some SPS, tangs, anthias, blenny, paired percula clowns, gold headed sleeper goby, red fairy wrasse