Sump lighting.

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by starfish2217, May 12, 2011.

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Can someone explain to me a little bit more about the reverse lighting in a sump? and tell me whats a good schedule and everything
     
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Reverse lighting is basically just running your refugium light opposite of the display lights. What this does is stabilize your ph at night. CO2 lowers ph and the photosynthesis of the refugium consumes it helping to keep your ph more stable.
     
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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Ah gotcha, I think I have been told this before about stabilizing the PH. I forgot.. but okay sounds good. :)
     
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