Lighting question

[O3reefer]

I have read a lot about lighting and it seems like I just go in circles and get overwhelmed by the info. My question is that I need some advice on how I should setup up my lighting cycle. I have a MH system. In the system is a 250W MH 15000K, 2 65W Compact Fluorescent Bulb Actinic Blue, and 4 blue LEDs. I can control all of them separately and I run them with a Reef Keeper Lite. Any help on the matter is much appreciated.

Thanks
AJ

 

[Zebodog]

Depends on what you're keeping.

Run the Actinic's for 12hours and the MH for 8-10. You can use the LED's as night lights after the Actinic's shut off.

 

[O3reefer]

I just setup the tank so I haven't fully decided on what to keep yet. I was just wondering if there was an overall ideal setup. Thanks for the help

 

[andresp]

You can keep anything in it. I had the same system in my 90 gallon tank and I had more than enough for all sps.

 

[Algaenot]

Just try to mimic the light intensity of a normal day on the reef. Seriously, corals have evolved seeing the same general light pattern for thoushans of years. Getting it as close as possible to those conditions well make for some happy campers.