RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Metal Halide vs. T5 Reef Lighting
The electrical cost is not an issue... Of course it is nice to save money. I have noticed over the years that if I left the lights on for 12 hours, it seemed as if some of the soft corals would start to drawl in? Being from Florida and always on the reefs..... The light really is not that bright except on the shallow reefs. During the tropical season (summer) the weather will not produce sun for days. I have been on the reef during the clowded days and the corals thrive just as well as they do during a mid day with the sun at 100%. I like to experiment with a reef to see exactly what works and what does not. So far, in my opinion the corals do just as well with 8 hours of light as they do with 12 hours? Maybe try adapting your reef to it? It may benifit your bank account and heat avoidance? With the hours that I run my lights I get the full benifit of having a reef, and that is enjoying it!
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