Should i move this hammer?

Klyle · May 31, 2021

I've had the hammer on the left for about 6 months. I'm wondering if I should have mounted it so all 4 heads get equal lighting. I'm sure I should have, but now that's it's been in place for 6 months idk. It seems like the upper 2 heads are blocking more and more light from the lower 2, and they are usually much less inflated during the day. They also close up faster at night. I may have just answered my own question, but I would love to hear some other opinions! Leave it alone and let it 'adapt' to the lower lights or reposition it so all heads can grow equally?

nezw0001 · May 31, 2021

I think the lower heads will adapt, as long as you have enough PAR at that location. That is the approximate position new heads would develop as it grows into your tank.

Pistondog · May 31, 2021

Much less inflated could also be due to any flow difference.

PeterC99 · May 31, 2021

Always recommend moving hammer when it doesn’t look happy. Ideally to a fixed spot with decent lighting and low/ moderate flow.

Klyle · May 31, 2021

Pistondog said:
Much less inflated could also be due to any flow difference.

Definitely agree but I think the flow is pretty consistent on this side of the tank. The other hammer that's a little lower moves the same as the other one. I think it may be a lighting issue.