Actinic T5 bulbs Always On

calveezzzy · 05/14/2012, 02:21 PM

I'm planning on buying a Current light fixture that has 1 250W MH light and 4x T5 bulbs. Would it be OK to run the MH during the daytime and use the T5's during the night?

Calvin

Anthrax15 · 05/14/2012, 04:20 PM

T5 lights are usually used to simulate Dusk and Dawn. I have mine come on an hour or two before the MH and go off an hour after the MH has gone off. But if you are asking if you can use them as moonlights, then no don't do that. Coral need the lights to go off eventually. lol

05/14/2012, 02:21 PM	#1
calveezzzy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 214	Actinic T5 bulbs Always On I'm planning on buying a Current light fixture that has 1 250W MH light and 4x T5 bulbs. Would it be OK to run the MH during the daytime and use the T5's during the night? Calvin __________________ Calvin 20G Tall Zoanthid Reef Garden - started January 2012 5G Pico Reef (for the GF) - started April 2012 55G Tall Reef Tank - Still in progress of transforming from a FW tank

05/14/2012, 04:20 PM	#2
Anthrax15 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,837	T5 lights are usually used to simulate Dusk and Dawn. I have mine come on an hour or two before the MH and go off an hour after the MH has gone off. But if you are asking if you can use them as moonlights, then no don't do that. Coral need the lights to go off eventually. lol __________________ Everything in moderation. 5D Mk1\|17-40 F4\|50 F1.8\|85 F2.8\|100 F2.8\|70-200 F4 Current Tank Info: 60g Cube