LR lighting requirements plus a few more question

[mightymouse]

Does LR need lighting or is this just for corals and fish i have (t5) 2-10,000 k lights, 2-actinic and six moon lights. i added the LR and sand yesterday evening, this morning the tank is clear. it seems as everythng has settled, i want to know when i can re test my salinity levels as the live sand did come with some water in the bag. as well as what the temp of the water should be i keep finding diffrent temps on different sites i want a reef aquarium with some reef fish is my goal mostly coral.

[Reefing Madness]

I'd say your lighting is sufficient. But what size tank? You can test you water right now if you wanted to. Tank temp should be between 78-81.

[mightymouse]

I'm asking if the lights need to be on during cycling.I should have worded it better. It's a 45 gallon breeder so it's a low and wide tank.

[Reefing Madness]

Yes, run them. You are working on stabalizing your system, and part of that is growing the organisms on that Rock. Run for a normal time period through the cycle.

[chrisfont23]

Tank temps are usually between 78 - 81. Don't tell Al Gore.

[mightymouse]

ty very much things are looking good with the tank, so far. i see those clear shrimp like creatures.