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Old 10-07-2009, 05:57 PM   #1
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MH Light Photoperiod


I know there as many opinions on MH photoperiods as there are reef tanks, especially after reading through many posts. However most seem to cover 175 and 250's. I currently have a hamilton fixture running two 400w ushiso 10,000k's above my 90G mostly SPS tank. The light also has 2 110VHO actinics and sits 4-5 inches above the water. My questions is regarding the coloring of my corals. Some have slowly faded in their coloring over time. (Mostly the darker colored ones lightening up) Growth is still very fast. Not that I am crazy about testing but when I do all seems to be right on the money. My current timing is 10:30am to 10:15pm Actinic and 3:30pm to 8:45 for the MH. Does this seem to be to much/to Little? Or should I be looking elsewhere
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Old 10-07-2009, 07:51 PM   #2
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I think that is perfectly fine.
Might be a bit much for LPS but SPS will love it.

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Old 10-07-2009, 08:02 PM   #3
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Sounds fine to me as well
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Old 10-07-2009, 08:04 PM   #4
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So is there a short list(Hopefully) of things to look for in this case other than the lighting
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Old 10-08-2009, 06:13 AM   #5
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Here's some info on coloring up your corals. http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/sh...on+coral+color
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Old 10-08-2009, 06:46 AM   #6
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