Newbie Boy Jose

JoseFernandez990218 · Aug 24, 2024

Hello I recently started in the saltwater hobby, I’ve been in fresh water for about 3 years . Saying this maybe you guys can help me with my question about lighting , I have a Nicrew Hyperreef 150 for a 60 gallons tank , I was wondering how many hours of light should I do , and what type , blue/red/white or just blue . Corals in aquarium not many , just Xenia and Palys

revhtree · Aug 24, 2024

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

crazyfishmom · Aug 24, 2024

Welcome to R2R! How deep is the tank? What are the dimensions? Do you have the little controller so you can fine tune the schedule? If not, I highly recommend it, it will make everything much easier.

WalkerLovesTheOcean · Aug 24, 2024

Welcome, Jose!

PharmrJohn · Aug 24, 2024

JoseFernandez990218 said:
Hello I recently started in the saltwater hobby, I’ve been in fresh water for about 3 years . Saying this maybe you guys can help me with my question about lighting , I have a Nicrew Hyperreef 150 for a 60 gallons tank , I was wondering how many hours of light should I do , and what type , blue/red/white or just blue . Corals in aquarium not many , just Xenia and Palys

Greetings and Welcome! I noted that you have Palys in your tank. JUST IN CASE you didn't know, those can be deadly. For you. Be very, very, very careful with them.

Uncle99 · Aug 24, 2024

Consistent 9 - 11 hours in length.
For that light maybe 3rd level blue and 1st level white to start….see how that goes over a month or two.

Maybe increase mounting height as you only have one, for better spread, then increase to 4th level, white can stay 1st.

Welcome to R2R!