T5 Lighting Help!!!

[Hiltonc57]

I have a 6 bulb T5 lighting fixture on my 120, but I am in need of some help of how long to run each set of bulbs. I had some problem with my zoa's they have melted, but all of my other corals seem to be doing ok. I just feel like I might be having them on too long and be hurting so of my other corals.

Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[cardiffgiant]

I run 6 over a 90, which is the same depth as a 120. I run my 2 actinics on the outside of my fixture for 12 hours, and the 4 bulbs in the center for 6 hours.

I've kept zoas under some pretty intense light without problems. Anything about the lighting that might have shocked them? Is this a new fixture, or have you recently changed multiple bulbs? If not, it might have more to do with water parameters.

 

[toddmh]

I've had zoas and palys that do well for months and then melt away,I have zoas that other people hate because they have a bad rep for melting,that do well for me..I've had tried to move zoos under different lighting when they are struggling and melted..

The moral of the story is......Zoas suck lol..well for me anyway