Schedule for Reefbreeders Photon 48

CarrieB · 08/01/2016, 05:46 AM

Hi folks,

Can anyone share the schedule they are using for a Photon 48 fixture on a 120? Also, I have two single T5 fixtures that I was planning on using as a LED/T5 combo, and then got a 4 bulb T5 fixture that came along with the new tank. Now I can't decide what to use. Would the four bulbs be overkill?

Planning on softies and LPS for now.

Ron Reefman · 08/02/2016, 07:47 AM

I had 2 Photon 32's over a 180g tank (which split last Saturday!). I did a 5 hour sunrise (only blue for the first 2 hours). Then a 4 hour midday at 90% blue and 40% white. Then a 6 hour sunset (last 3 being only blue). My sps and lps did fine.

I'll be getting a Photon V-2 48" for my new 5' Red Sea or CAD Light tank.

twistedfinn967 · 08/02/2016, 08:25 AM

If you go to Reef Breeders website, click on FAQ, the second question below the videos, there is a link to a very good schedule that is adjustable to your needs. This is the one that I have been using for several years.

lespaul339 · 08/02/2016, 08:25 AM

I have a photon 48 over a 150 gallon. 60x24x24. I don't know the exact schedule off the top of my head, but my lights max out at 70% blue and 38% white. I have the blues on, ramping up in the morning for 3 hours. Then the whites on and ramping up to 38%. Once at 38% they run at that setting for for 4 hours in the afternoon before they start to ramp down. Blues are on at night at 60% and slowly ramp down over 4 hours before lights out.

I keep my lights adjusted so its a very blue look. I used to have more whites, but I noticed my corals didn't like it as much. More blue is important.

08/01/2016, 05:46 AM	#1
CarrieB Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 526	Schedule for Reefbreeders Photon 48 Hi folks, Can anyone share the schedule they are using for a Photon 48 fixture on a 120? Also, I have two single T5 fixtures that I was planning on using as a LED/T5 combo, and then got a 4 bulb T5 fixture that came along with the new tank. Now I can't decide what to use. Would the four bulbs be overkill? Planning on softies and LPS for now.

08/02/2016, 07:47 AM	#2
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I had 2 Photon 32's over a 180g tank (which split last Saturday!). I did a 5 hour sunrise (only blue for the first 2 hours). Then a 4 hour midday at 90% blue and 40% white. Then a 6 hour sunset (last 3 being only blue). My sps and lps did fine. I'll be getting a Photon V-2 48" for my new 5' Red Sea or CAD Light tank. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/02/2016, 08:25 AM	#4
lespaul339 Reefer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 903	I have a photon 48 over a 150 gallon. 60x24x24. I don't know the exact schedule off the top of my head, but my lights max out at 70% blue and 38% white. I have the blues on, ramping up in the morning for 3 hours. Then the whites on and ramping up to 38%. Once at 38% they run at that setting for for 4 hours in the afternoon before they start to ramp down. Blues are on at night at 60% and slowly ramp down over 4 hours before lights out. I keep my lights adjusted so its a very blue look. I used to have more whites, but I noticed my corals didn't like it as much. More blue is important. __________________ Reefer Madness! Current Tank Info: 60x24x24 150 gallon reef, 55 gallon sump.

08/02/2016, 08:25 AM	#3
twistedfinn967 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 279	If you go to Reef Breeders website, click on FAQ, the second question below the videos, there is a link to a very good schedule that is adjustable to your needs. This is the one that I have been using for several years.