How long do you run you MH's?????

How long do you run your MH's?

  • 4 hours

    Votes: 6 8.2%
  • 5 hours

    Votes: 7 9.6%
  • 6 hours

    Votes: 11 15.1%
  • 7 hours

    Votes: 8 11.0%
  • 8 hours

    Votes: 28 38.4%
  • other-please explain

    Votes: 13 17.8%

  • Total voters
    73
Right now I am on 7hrs, but will move to 8 in a few weeks.
 
Six hours for me with three 250 watt Aquaconnects. This is a 280 gallon tank that is 24 inches deep. The lights are about 7 inches from the water. I get pretty good growth and color.

Robin
 
I run mine mine roughly 12 on 12 off no other lighting. 3/ 250 mh bulbs I run them to come close to their natural light schedule.
 

WHAT KIND OF HAPPY ACCIDENT(S) HAVE YOU HAD IN YOUR REEF?

  • Stable parameters over time

    Votes: 31 60.8%
  • Consistent coral growth

    Votes: 16 31.4%
  • Fish and inverts are settled

    Votes: 10 19.6%
  • The tank has moved past its ugly stages

    Votes: 14 27.5%
  • It has survived a major setback

    Votes: 2 3.9%
  • At least six months old

    Votes: 5 9.8%
  • At least one year old

    Votes: 9 17.6%
  • Stop worrying about age—it’s about stability

    Votes: 13 25.5%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 2 3.9%
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