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October 4th, 2008, 03:11 PM
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Running Lights
How long should I run the lights for one day in my 12g aquapod?
My temperature is running at about 78. Is this too high? How can I get it to come down? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12g Aquapod Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Less than a year Other Intrests: Soccer and Computers 
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October 4th, 2008, 04:18 PM
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Re: Running Lights
78 definetly isnt to high. your getting to high when your hitting 82-84ish. How long you run your lights depends on what your keeping in there. If its softied your good with 6-8, if your keeping lps you may want to do a little more. I wouldnt put any SPS in there.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 4th, 2008, 06:13 PM
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Re: Running Lights
Most people run their lights 12 hours a day. But anywhere around 8 is fine. And like cgoodman said, your temps aren't too high. 78 is just right.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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October 4th, 2008, 08:44 PM
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Re: Running Lights
you could probably even bump it up to the 79-81 range and be just fine, the problem with temperature is more about how much it fluctuates over a 24 hour period. you dont really want it to move up or down more then a degree in a day
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"If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight?"- George Carlin Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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October 4th, 2008, 08:50 PM
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Re: Running Lights
My temp runs at 83.... Not recommended, but it doesnt really hurt anything.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 6th, 2008, 06:45 AM
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Re: Running Lights
Like cgoodman, my tank runs hot, around 83 to 84 every day. I just can't afford a chiller, but it stays a stable hot, at least!
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They see me moderatin', they hatin'. Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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