need help with new lights

[Coralife2630]

i am not sure what to do i switching from t5 to halide 3 250w hqi and 8t5 right know i have coral extreme pro 72 and i am just wondering how i should run my lights to get my coral adjusted to the light

 

[magic]

I would increase the height of the light and then gradually lower it a little over a couple of weeks. You can also put some type of netting over the top to diffuse the light. Good luck!

Bob

 

[qwik]

Thats a big jump in lights, I would do like magic said and also shorten the light period . Go slow or you can shock your corals . Also keep an eye on heat now that your adding halides.

 

[Edwardw771]

Hey what's up dude? Long time no talk. these guys gave you good advice. I would say only run the MH for a few hours a day at first.

 

[REEFLECTIONS]

hey, whats up dud, haven't seen you on in a while..... let me know if ur looking to find ur old lights a new home.... it's only fair that they end up with ur old tank...lol :

 

[rarena]

Yes like frank said, shorten the period and lower them until the coral adjust.

 

[mgonz]

Re: need help with new lights

I agree with the previous posts. You are doin a big jump in lighting. Starting the light high and gradually bringing it down is a great idea. Hope it all works out for you.