When to turn on lights?

[dvybiral]

Hello Reefer's
I am in the process of setting up my tank, and yes I will start a build thread from start to finish when I get time. I am doing a fishless cycle with Dr. Tim's one and only and ammonium chloride, and it is in it's latter stages of cycling, no diatoms, cyno, or any kind of algae yet and I am wondering when do I need to start my lighting period. attached are a few pics of my build so far.
Than you in advance

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Very nice setup! You will get several answers to this question. My advice is to wait as long as possible.

 

[madweazl]

I always start everything at the same time. The day it gets water, everything is on and running like it normally would.

 

[KrisReef]

Light is energy for corals and algae to grow on. Turn the light on when you are ready to begin growing them.

 

[Philipgonzales3]

So one person has said wait as long as possible and another the day it gets water...I'm going to say just start now. I waited until my cycle was complete myself.

 

[Geebs19]

I started my lights the day it had water in it, really anytime like you are ready. I dont think there is a right or wrong answer here.

 

[dvybiral]

Thanks everyone for your replies, and it looks like there are different opinions, I hope there will be more replies so I can tally the votes and go from there.
Thanks