How long should I light my fuge?

SPANKYSREEF · 04-13-2005, 08:11 PM

How long should I light my refugium? I have a 3 gallon cpr hang on with an 18w PC light.....Thanks

I have chaeto in there as well-

tabwyo · 04-13-2005, 08:25 PM

some go 24/7 other go reverse of their display. I alway ran my fuge reverse. On two hours befor the displays lights go out and off two hours after the display comes back on. My display was lit from 10am-10pm so the fuge got a 16 hour photoperiod w/ 8 hours of rest. I totaly blacked out the fuge so it would recieve total darkness. I do not agree with the 24/7 routine because even plants need a time to rest.

VWD · 04-13-2005, 09:35 PM

I run My reverse ,

Vince

bjmd22 · 04-13-2005, 09:51 PM

I was just about to ask the same question. I figure I will reverse just because of heat issues.

drsyme · 04-13-2005, 10:04 PM

Reverse photoperiod helps to stabilize the pH, that is the main reason people do it.

Junkzoo · 04-13-2005, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsyme

Reverse photoperiod helps to stabilize the pH, that is the main reason people do it.

Ditto,,,,IMO

SPANKYSREEF · 04-14-2005, 08:16 AM

Thanks everyone!

The thing is---Will this disrupt the night life in my main tank?----My fuge is a hang on, and when lit, it shines directly into my main tank.

SPANKYSREEF · 04-14-2005, 09:36 AM

Does that make any differance?