light acclimation?

R.L.Young · 06/01/2008, 06:38 PM

I'm getting a nova extream pro 6x54 watt bulb unit to replace my
260 watt pc light , whats the best method of adding this to tank?I've heard some talk on useing window screen, but was wondering if I could start with 2 or 3 bulb then add 1 every few days or so?

mfinn · 06/01/2008, 07:39 PM

I have found this method to work very well.
I get a pieces or pieces of light defuser from Lowes or Home Depot to cover the top of the tank. I then place 3-4 layers of window screen material on top of the light defuser.
Keep the lights on a normal light period and remove 1 layer of screen material every 3-4 days.

06/01/2008, 06:38 PM	#1
R.L.Young Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 154	light acclimation? I'm getting a nova extream pro 6x54 watt bulb unit to replace my 260 watt pc light , whats the best method of adding this to tank?I've heard some talk on useing window screen, but was wondering if I could start with 2 or 3 bulb then add 1 every few days or so? __________________ R.L. Young Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef

06/01/2008, 07:39 PM	#2
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I have found this method to work very well. I get a pieces or pieces of light defuser from Lowes or Home Depot to cover the top of the tank. I then place 3-4 layers of window screen material on top of the light defuser. Keep the lights on a normal light period and remove 1 layer of screen material every 3-4 days. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank