Well I have my tank setup, now keeping the CO2 drop checker in the yellow (no fish in there) and using ADA brightly K everyday (with ADA Aquasoil/Powersand).

I'm not sure how much light I should be using though. Currently I have X4 T5 54w strips that can be turned on in pairs. Currently I have two on for 6 hours and the other two on for 1-2 hours (and a one hour off period in between).

I think this is possible too much light for a new tank?