lougotzz
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I found this example off another site...
"· Photoperiod:
Photoperiod really does not matter for a FO or FOWLR.
For a reef tank, the following example is commonly used:
Actinic light(s) come on.
After 1 hour, Metal Halide or Daylight Power compact comes on.
If multiple MH or Daylight PC bulbs are used, stagger the starting of these bulbs by 30-60 minutes.
After 10-12 hours Metal Halide or Daylight powercompact goes off.
One hour after Metal Halide or Daylight powercompact goes off, the actinic bulb(s) turn off.
LED Moonlight on during times lights are off. (if applicable)
As you can see a dawn to dusk affect is being achieved."
Should there be a period where the lights are completely off?
"· Photoperiod:
Photoperiod really does not matter for a FO or FOWLR.
For a reef tank, the following example is commonly used:
Actinic light(s) come on.
After 1 hour, Metal Halide or Daylight Power compact comes on.
If multiple MH or Daylight PC bulbs are used, stagger the starting of these bulbs by 30-60 minutes.
After 10-12 hours Metal Halide or Daylight powercompact goes off.
One hour after Metal Halide or Daylight powercompact goes off, the actinic bulb(s) turn off.
LED Moonlight on during times lights are off. (if applicable)
As you can see a dawn to dusk affect is being achieved."
Should there be a period where the lights are completely off?
