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bluestarfish
05/26/2010, 11:01 PM
Ok so I'm not exactly new to the hobby but still not certain on proper lighting acclimation. I built 2 new frag racks which are about 4 in higher than the ones I was using. I raised my lighting to compensate for the difference and was just wanting to know what time and height inervals to lower it at. Like 1/2 in per day or what. The corals are a mix of acros, montis, candycane, xenia, gsp, clove polyps, gsp on two different levels. Thanks in advance

bluestarfish
05/27/2010, 01:53 PM
surely with all the experts on here someone can help me out.

meisel1
05/27/2010, 02:52 PM
I put in a new mh light (250w) started at 16'' above water and lowered it 1'' per day to 9" above water....hope this helps

sruiz
05/27/2010, 02:54 PM
the height of you fixture/ pendants/ reflectors can also make a difference. A better descriptions of your light set up is very helpful.

bluestarfish
05/27/2010, 04:46 PM
sry light is in my sig. one inch per day is kinda what i was thinking. Thanks meisel1