fuge Lighting

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by MTips18, Jun 26, 2008.

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  1. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    just a quick question what type of lighting schedule is best for a fuge should it be opposite or the same of the main tank and why should it be that way
     
    MTips18, Jun 26, 2008
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I run mine opposite schedule.
     
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  3. MaMoL

    MaMoL Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Could be wrong...but I believe alternating the lighting on the fuge and the display is supposed to help maintain the ph in your tank. Instead of carbon dioxide levels increasing and lowering your ph, the plants in your fuge continue to utilize the CO2, reducing the swing of your ph at night.
     
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  4. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    i run my sump light all the time accept for during the 4 hottest hours of the day
     
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  5. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    I have heard the same thing So I run mine at night also.
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    He is correct. Mine are the opposite from the DT. It doesnt make sence to run them at the same time as the DT. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jun 27, 2008
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