MH lighting schedule

[MrDJeep123]

How long should I run the MH for during the day? Currently is the only source of light. I'm experimenting between T5, LED, and MH.

 

[cloak]

Four to six hours a day would be a good starting point IMO. See how the corals respond and adjust accordingly. GL.

 

[Akida17th]

I run a Giesemann Infiniti (soon to be spectra by end of week) which is MH/T5 combo and I run the MH for 5 hours a day and T5 for 8 hours

 

[MrDJeep123]

I figured a few hours would be good to start. I just wasn't sure how many. I had the MH on for about 5 hours I think. I was impressed with how everything responded. Extremely open and vibrant. My alveoporas responded the most with insane polyp reach.
A good sign?

 

[Akida17th]

Sure, some say polyp reach is an indicator that there isn't enough light but some of my zoas do it and there is plenty of light for them.