Lighting for Pods

[mbuckley]

The 1 fish I really want is a Mandarin Goby. A month ago I setup a refugium (see my signature) but I was wondering what lighting cycle I should use. Currently I run the lights in the 'fuge for 18 hours (taking the chance that my caulerpa won't go sexual). Is this enough "lights out" time to establish a thriving pod population? Also will my 6-line wrasse out compete the Mandarin for the pods that make it from the 'fuge to the main tank, I've heard various opinions.
Thanks, as always, for the feedback... Mike

 

[nacl-h2o]

I run mine 20 hrs there off from 12:00 to 16:00 and everything is working fine.

 

[nacl-h2o]

HHHuuuummmm,....... I just noticed your avatar, that's actualy a very interesting looking avatar. It looks vverrryy familiar, I wonder where I've seen that one before?

 

[mbuckley]

The Flame Angel is my "show" fish if you will. It doesn't have the best personality, but damn is it pretty... Best personality is a toss up between my gramma or my 6-line's...