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pweezy42
12/19/2011, 09:56 AM
i have a timer on my white lights, how many hrs in the day should they be on for. ny cousin who i bought the setup from told me 5 hrs max, is this true? if so does it matter what time a day i start and stop it at?
thebkramer
12/19/2011, 10:03 AM
what kind of setup do you have? tank size? reef or fo? lighting?
that will help with deciding on your light length.. although its entirely up to you. I have my actinics come on an hour before my daylights.. run 10 hours then actinics on an hour after days turn off.. this works for my system and my corals :)
meanpressure
12/19/2011, 10:14 AM
what kind of setup do you have? tank size? reef or fo? lighting?
that will help with deciding on your light length.. although its entirely up to you. I have my actinics come on an hour before my daylights.. run 10 hours then actinics on an hour after days turn off.. this works for my system and my corals :)

What Kramer said
pweezy42
12/19/2011, 10:30 AM
ok new to this so bare with me i bought this stuff used from my cousin and not sure on the nmae of the lighting, if you look at my other thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2108287 maybe you could help me with what kind it is. im going for a tank with rock plants and fish im guessing you call that a reef tank? again im a virgin to saltwater and have only ever had oscar b4 this which were easy to take care of.
thebkramer
12/19/2011, 10:42 AM
off to a good start by asking questions!! :D
I agree that you will need more LR and soon to help with your cycle.. otherwise you may start a new cycle when you add more rock...
to start.. I would do LOTS OF RESEARCH before jumping fully in!!! Research and Patience are going to be your BEST friends (along with us :lol2: and asking questions) during the beginning of a tank!!!
Here are some great informative links to get you started!!!

WaterKeepers New to RC (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074)
WaterKeepers New to RC2 (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1696795)
WaterKeepers Newbies Info (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18934902#post18934902)
Capns Log Book (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1786183)
Sk8rs-How to Start a Tank (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19333137#post19333137)
Sk8rs Blog (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/blog.php?u=116634)
RO/DI Unit (http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php/rodi-faq)

and don't be afraid to ASK, ASK, ASK!! We are here to Help the Best We Can!!!
Congrats on the new set up and...

:bounce3: WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!!! :bounce3:
pweezy42
12/19/2011, 10:51 AM
its a nova extreme 4 light
pweezy42
12/20/2011, 10:16 AM
still need a answer on this guys
stingythingy45
12/20/2011, 10:25 AM
Is that a four bulb T5 light?
If so I would go to at least 6-7 hours.
pweezy42
12/20/2011, 10:45 AM
its a 4 bulb yes but im not sure on the t5 all i know is that its a nova extreme 4
stingythingy45
12/20/2011, 12:56 PM
T5 are thin florecent bulbs.
I would imagine there's 2 bluish(actinic)bulbs and 2 white(probably 10K).
You should have blue on first for like an hour for dawn.
Then all 4 for like 7-8 hrs.
Then blue again for an hour for dusk effect.