lighting in sump

[newreeferpa]

i removed the bio balls in the sump and added chaeto and lr- what kind of lighting do i need? i read some where that you should have the lighting in the sump on when the lighting in the tank is off- yes?

 

[wangotango]

Yes, a reverse photo-period to the display is a good idea.
The light doesn't need to be fancy. A clamp-on light with a spiral compact fluorescent bulb would be fine.
-Justin

 

[h2con]

Try and look for a bulb with a color temp around 6500k. Thats what I use and many others. it works great.

 

[sign guy]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/2746503
Yes, a reverse photo-period to the display is a good idea.
The light doesn't need to be fancy. A clamp-on light with a spiral compact fluorescent bulb would be fine.
-Justin
just to add this is to off set the night time ph drop