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Unread 07/30/2017, 07:22 AM   #1
stuhope123
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Lighting advice - New To hobby

Hello all

I am new to the marine honby and after some basic advice if possible

I have a small 50 Litre tank with a couple of clowns and a couple of small coral frags

The tank has 4 x t5 bulbs built in and 4 x tiny blue leds with 1 plug switch.

How am i best to run the lights, eg how long per day them on and what times to come on and off? Hoping to set this on the timer as dont want to have to keep pressing the switches

Any help appreciated

Stu


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Unread 07/30/2017, 09:29 AM   #2
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8-10 hours will do. Light timer is fine.


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Unread 07/30/2017, 09:32 AM   #3
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8-10 hours will do. Light timer is fine.
Would it be a constant 8-10 hours, e.g. come on at 2 go off at 11?

Or would it be better come on for a little bit in the morning, little in afternoon and then through the evening?

Thanks for the advice


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Unread 07/30/2017, 09:54 AM   #4
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All at once - once they are on, keep them on. I have the same schedule. 2 to 11.


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