Chaetomorpha lighting

miaheatlvr

miaheatlvr

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Originally Posted by helpme74
ok i would like to take a poll
light on 24/7
reverse lighting main tank
If you have a under tank fuge, either 24/7 or counter display to help with PH fluxes.. I would go with the latter.
 
reefkprz

reefkprz

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I run mine 24/7. used to run opposite the display, overall after doing both I feel I have to harvest more often under 24/7 light than running opposing lighting. so I feel I get more benifit from 24/7.
 
reefkprz

reefkprz

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check the spectrum of the bulb, you want some thing that simulates natural light or a plant growing light if possible.
 
mmm33732

mmm33732

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i used to run opposite for a few months then switched to 24/7. with the 24/7 i've noticed a lot more growth as well as slightly lower nitrates. with it was on opposite, it didnt grow at all. im going to start running it about 22 hours a day so it has a little down time as all living creatures need. i have also noticed more nuisance algae in the fuge as well, but thats alright since all algae is eating up extra nutrients. with all this on 24/7 i have noticed a decrease in nuisance algae in the display tank as well. all in all, it seems as its actually doing what its suppose to now that its on 22-24 hours a day verses 12 hours a day.
 
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