How long to you run your metal halides

Johnny Reefer · #1 07-30-2007, 04:45 AM

7 1/2 hours a day....but not every day. Two days a week I don't run them at all. Simulates an "overcast" day.

michika · #2 07-30-2007, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

7 1/2 hours a day....but not every day. Two days a week I don't run them at all. Simulates an "overcast" day.

Do you think having overcast couple of days work in your tank's favor?

Johnny Reefer · #3 07-30-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by michika

Do you think having overcast couple of days work in your tank's favor?

Yes, I do. The use of less light is beneficial towards algae control.

View Poll Results: How long do you run your metal halides per day?
0-4 hours	4	3.08%
4-8 hours	33	25.38%
8-12 hours	62	47.69%
12 hours or more	5	3.85%
I don't use metal halides	26	20.00%
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