How do you light your fuge? Counter to your display? With your display or at intervals?
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With the guys running 24/7: in general plants need a time period where they stop production of atp(basically not going through photosynthesis), some plants do better with something like 2 hours of light on and then two off and so on. Has anyone tried this instead of 24/7?
Currently I'm running it almost 24/7(pretty much 16-18 hours a day) and I've noticed less algae in the display portion of the tank.
Also another question: Do you guys have "algae scrubbers?" I may try a DIY one in the future
I was asking because with some land species a rest period does directly impact its growth. I'd like you thank you guys a lot for the info, I think I'm just gonna go with 24/7 since electricity isnt something I pay.
On a fun side note: I'd like to have the tank 100% solar powered by the end of this year
Ouch, mine used to be high in the summer from a/c chiller and 400watt mh's. Led has saved me a lot this yearBe glad you don't pay. Our home electric bill usually runs between $300 and $400 per month.
I'm running 24/7 now and have noticed increased macroalgae growth.
Increased growth in the 'fuge, or the tank?
I've heard, not positive, that running 24/7 prevents the plants from sexing. Basically they will not cross pollinate, or whatever. I don't know about that. I run mine constantly, so they're constantly removing nitrates.