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  1. #1
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    Default Feeding SPS

    When would be the best time to my SPS, when the...
    1. actinics are on
    2. both actinics & MH's are on
    3. all light are off
    or does it not matter???

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    i vote when lights are off.for some reason i get some what of better polyp extition when lights are off

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    Aren't most of the bacteria/food thats good for coral out at night anyway???
    55g with (2) 250w MH electronic ballast w/ Reeflux 12k
    SPS reef . 2-Koralia #3's , 30g-ish Sump.
    RedSea Berlin Turbo Skimmer, Teco Chiller

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    one hr before lights on...and / or one hr after lights off....

    one word for ya......Rotifer

    best of luck

    rich

    Stay Cav

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    im also with Rich thats how i feed and belive me im seeing some nice results.
    If i had a better camera i could show you some befor after pics since ive been doing this method

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    Quote Originally Posted by clone View Post
    i vote when lights are off.for some reason i get some what of better polyp extition when lights are off

    same here. my tank loves DT's oyster eggs.

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