How Much Lighting?!?

frankandmaura · 09-11-2006, 10:36 AM

Lighting Question...

I am just wondering how long I need to leave my lighting on during the day. Right now it runs from 12 pm to 9pm.

I have 4 x 48" 110W VHO (2 actinic, 2 white) on my 125 gal reef. Only Xenia, Zoo's an anenome and a few fish right now.

Is this enough time for everything?

Thanks!

Fly Guy · 09-11-2006, 10:38 AM

I think it is enough although you might see more growth by cranking it up. Personally i would add an hour every few days to a week until i got to 14 under that lighting.

Hardhead Cat · 09-11-2006, 10:39 AM

I agree with FG, I would add an hour or two, would make the zoas grow faster....

frankandmaura · 09-11-2006, 12:02 PM

Here is the one I got...I got the 250W Visitherm.
http://www.aquariumsystems.com/heater.htm

Was the best one the LFS had...about $35.

frankandmaura · 09-11-2006, 12:03 PM

oops in the wrong thread...sorry all

frankandmaura · 09-11-2006, 12:06 PM

Ok...thanks...I'll start by adding an hour at the beginning and at the end...for this week and then 2 hours next week...