Matt1997
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Let’s See Those Radion Schedules
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Coral Lab AB+ 60% template with modified start of 1pm so that we can enjoy it more when we are home and active.
Matt1997
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How long are your lights on? Mine around 15 hours a day but very low intensity for 5/6 hours. No algae in the tank solid grown from all corals. Lights come on around 7am when my alarm goes off and shut off completely at 10:30
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Personally if your not home it see the lights why have them on so early? It would just shorten the life span imo , even if it is on low, it’s still on . I run my lights 2pm - 10pm
But they aren’t radions . I’m a cheap guy and the longer I can make something last the better , just my 2 cents
But they aren’t radions . I’m a cheap guy and the longer I can make something last the better , just my 2 cents
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It depends on the hours I’m home. Some days I’ll be home by 12 other days I’ll be home at 5. I’m not overly concerned with shortening the light by a few hours to get an extra 2 months of use out of it long term. I’ve never actually owned an led light to the point where I felt the need to replace it anyways as I was no longer getting the readings I want. In reality I’ll probably sell this light or replace it within 3 years anywaysPersonally if your not home it see the lights why have them on so early? It would just shorten the life span imo , even if it is on low, it’s still on . I run my lights 2pm - 10pm
But they aren’t radions . I’m a cheap guy and the longer I can make something last the better , just my 2 cents
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Anyways go to an area by any reef. Lights come on around 6:30am and shut off around 9:30-10:00 (sun cycle). Not saying it does any good for your corals but definitely doesn’t do any harm. I’m sure the extra few hours allow for some more growth.
I agree 100% , you are right . Just comes down to money
, anywho those lights are beast and wish I could get my hands on some
Mine are on from 1:00pm to 11:00pm daily. No point in them being on earlier. I would rather enjoy the tank while I am at home then only an hour or two before lights out.