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06-26-2006, 12:33 PM
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New in Town
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Walnut creek,CA
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my first tank
Hi all well i just started ny first tank And i have a very basic question. should i be leavingmy light onall the time. I have a 15 gallon tank salt water, and a coral life light that is 26 watts. iam just curious if it needs to be on all night as well.
And also any advice on staring a new tank would be awesome. thanks all. |
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06-26-2006, 12:44 PM
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Tenant
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 93
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What kind of animals do you plan on keeping in there? I would guess that you'd want to simulate the natural setting as much as possible. My tank is cycling right now and I'm keeping the lights on 8 hours a day and I'll bump that up to 12 hours a day once the cycle is done.
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06-26-2006, 09:26 PM
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Keeper of Willis
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NW Montana
Posts: 5,715
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I would only keep them on for a maximum of 8-10- hours. Do you have any actinic supplementation?
For instance, I keep my actinics on for 12 hours, but my halides are only on for 8 hours max. |
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06-27-2006, 03:37 PM
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New in Town
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Walnut creek,CA
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thanks guys but what do you mean cycling?
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