Metal Halide Survey (for SPS dominated tanks only please)

[FarmerTy]

Forgive me since this is my first time setting up a poll. But I was wondering for those using metal halides and keep predominantly SPS tanks, how many hours a day do you run them for? If possible, I would prefer to keep answers to tanks that are predominantly SPS. Thanks!

Be nice to know:

1) What does your light setup include (i.e. 400-watt, 250-watt, DE or SE, supplemental actinic)?

2) A pic of your tank would be great to gauge the amount of SPS you have and the coloration.

3) The hours for your supplemental lighting.

Any input is greatly appreciated. I am a scientist by nature and by profession so I do enjoy observing other setups and collecting as much information as I can about them. Thanks!

-Ty

[pbnj]

1) (4) Lumenarc Mini Reflectors w/250W 14K Plusrite MHs on Lumatek dimmable ballasts and (2) 72" VHO T12 Super Actinics on an IceCap 660 ballast.

2) Just VHOs on....

3) VHOs: 8:00am-10:00pm; MHs: 11:00am-6:00pm

Recently became a big fan of the Super Actinics and will always run these from now on. Even corals that look "so-so" under MHs come to life with just these VHOs on.

Bt the way, your poll choices have overlapping values (6, 8, and 10). Sorry, I used to be in Marketing Research.

[Timfish]

Varies between 10 and 14 hrs. Lights on the tank posted below are on 14 hrs. 3 fixtures are 250W HQI Lumenmax Elite reflectors with 14,000K bulbs and Lumentek ballasts. It's a 330 that's 34" tall so it's 48" from fixture to bottom of the tank. Actinics are 21w PAR 38 & 2 20W DIY LED.

[FarmerTy]

Haha, thanks Pat. Didn't even notice that. Everyone, round up or down please as it most fits. haha. Tim brought up a another good piece of information:

1) How far from bottom of tank to fixture.

[+Razor]

I use two 250 watt Phoenix 14K, for six hours a day. I have found this balance works well for me.

[+Razor]

Does anyone know why my photos get split by my signature line?

[FarmerTy]

I guess I should participate as well.

I have a 3 250-watt setup with lumenarc reflectors and run 14k plusrite bulbs. I also run super actinic VHOs for supplementation.

The halides run for 5hrs/day and the VHOs for 10hrs/day. The reflectors are roughly 24" off the sandbed.

[pbnj]

Razor, which Web browser are you using?

[pbnj]

My tank is 24" tall and the reflectors are about 9" above the water.