LakeGirl
05/21/2009, 03:20 PM
Ok, I've looked and looked at the newbie thread. I'm certain this question has been answered many times before, but I'm having trouble finding it!
How long should I be running the actinics? It seems I've read conflicting information on the topic. I recall reading that these produce necessary blue spectrum needed for coral, but should only be run for 2-4 hours per day max. Then, it seems another source implied that they are for viewer pleasure only. Then another might have said that they are nice for photography? Perhaps I am confusing a couple different things. Of course, the user manual only included information about how NOT to electrocute myself- appreciated, but somewhat self-explanatory- (knock on wood).
I've got the Corallife Power compact setup with lunar lights. I hope to one day host some "moderate-light" corals and a captive bred bubble tip anemone.
I receieved the Aquacontroller 3 for mother's day (woo-hoo), so I am happily programming the ideal setup!
Suggestions? Thank you.
How long should I be running the actinics? It seems I've read conflicting information on the topic. I recall reading that these produce necessary blue spectrum needed for coral, but should only be run for 2-4 hours per day max. Then, it seems another source implied that they are for viewer pleasure only. Then another might have said that they are nice for photography? Perhaps I am confusing a couple different things. Of course, the user manual only included information about how NOT to electrocute myself- appreciated, but somewhat self-explanatory- (knock on wood).
I've got the Corallife Power compact setup with lunar lights. I hope to one day host some "moderate-light" corals and a captive bred bubble tip anemone.
I receieved the Aquacontroller 3 for mother's day (woo-hoo), so I am happily programming the ideal setup!
Suggestions? Thank you.