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12/12/2012, 10:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Diego, CA
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from t5 to MH!
Hey guys, i just upgraded my fixture from a 6bulb t5 that was about 6 inches from the water lines to a 250w radium bulb. i have it set to 8-10 inches above the water line, but the problem is i have no supplimental lighting, im planning to attach some ecoexotic LEDS to the sides but thats my future,
the ballast is from CoralVue and my question is how long should i leave my mh on for? how high should i move it this was my schedule for my t5 setup 11:30-8:30 2bulbs b+ 12:30-7:30 +2 more bulbs b+and purple + 2-5 2Coral+ heres the setup and the fixture..also this tank is mainly sps on top, and lps on the sand bed!  
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12/12/2012, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Michigan
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Start with a few hours a day for a few days and add an hour every few days until your up to where you are comfortable , if nothing gets upset or loses color keep it up.
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12/12/2012, 10:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: phoenix az
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I run my halides for about four and a half hours.... I also run t5 though... Those run for 7.5 hours
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12/13/2012, 12:26 AM
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thanks for the input guys i will start with 5 hours a day and leave it there for 3 days then add 1 hour each till i get to 8 hours!
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