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plastrman · 04-14-2008, 03:32 AM

hey guys,

I know you need 8 or 10 hrs. of light in your tank. My lights are like, really causing some algea to grow. They are also causing the water temp to climb. Would it make any difference to the residents if I alternated lights, say 3-4 hrs. on and then cut a light for 3-4 hrs. and have it come back on for 3-5 hrs? Also, would this affect photosynthesis or other natural effects of the sun for corals and clams. The MH,s are currently lighting 1/2hr. apart and then randomly go off 8-9 hrs. later. new turbos are grazing like mad. they are stripping the live rock and glass clean. good custodians.

mike

04-14-2008, 03:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
plastrman Plankton Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: janesville, wi Age: 43 Posts: 9 Karma: 1	allternating light? hey guys, I know you need 8 or 10 hrs. of light in your tank. My lights are like, really causing some algea to grow. They are also causing the water temp to climb. Would it make any difference to the residents if I alternated lights, say 3-4 hrs. on and then cut a light for 3-4 hrs. and have it come back on for 3-5 hrs? Also, would this affect photosynthesis or other natural effects of the sun for corals and clams. The MH,s are currently lighting 1/2hr. apart and then randomly go off 8-9 hrs. later. new turbos are grazing like mad. they are stripping the live rock and glass clean. good custodians. mike _________ 210g AGA, megaflow 4, mag 18,aqua C EV 240 skimmer, koralia #2#3,coralife prolight 3-250w MH 4-96w actinics 4 LED lunars, 280lbs.LS, 150lbs. LR tank filled 04/01/08 residents;3 chromis, 2 blue legs, 6 turbos, 10 astrias