how long should i run my mh

[naples]

I have a bc29 with a 150 MH with two 36 atinics from nano customs. How long should i run the 150 MH? each day?

 

[ZANYMASTER]

6-7 Hours max.IMO

 

[marki24]

:iamwithst

 

[mckostya]

5-6 for me...

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

5-6 for me too.....

 

[CHEMCHEF]

32 hrs. a day LOL. 5-6 hrs.

 

[geldof]

Currently 6.5 is working well for me 2x250 Reeflux 12 k's on a 75 gallon SPS.

 

[Creeper Reefer420]

Whatever works for you!!!!!!

 

[isgon26]

I run mine 7 1/2 hours.

 

[greggnyce]

5-7 1/2 hours

 

[Master Shake]

5 to 6 hours for the halide with the actinics on an hour before and after the halide.

 

[johnvic]

Hmmm, guess I better adjust my timer.

 

[benjamin]

you guys seem to run your lights for quite a short period compared to us in the uk. we normally go with about 9 hours a day.
is there any reason you run them for the short period?

 

[noelskii]

to lower the heat and algae growth

 

[benjamin]

do you notice any difference in coral growth or colour?