4 Bulb T5 Lighting Schedule

[Aquageek450]

Hey Guys,

I'g going back to T5's from my Radion. I bought a 4-bulb ATI Dimmable Sunpower.

How many hours should both channels be on for? I'm going to attempt to grow SPS which I never could under my LED's.

Just looking to see what the standard lighting period should be. Thanks!

 

[Anthony Wood]

I would run 2 bulbs for 10-12 hours then have the other channel turn on and run all 4 bulbs for 1-2hours to start then start increasing the hours all 4 bulbs are on until you find the correct amount that makes your corals happy. The percentage to Dim them and when they are dim is up to you I have the 6 bulb ATI non-dimmable Sunpower, so the bulbs are either on or off haha

 

[ash9965]

I would run 2 by themselves for 2 hours at the beginning and end of your schedule then all 4 for the remainder middle gap. this way you will have a sunrise sunset effect going on

 

[Anthony Wood]

I would run 2 by themselves for 2 hours at the beginning and end of your schedule then all 4 for the remainder middle gap. this way you will have a sunrise sunset effect going on

That's what I meant to say lol