new refuge

[zackdastack]

i just got my new light and it lights up the back pretty well. I want to remove the filter floss and throw some cheato back there. i already have some ruble and want to know if this will work out wel

[zackdastack]

i dont know if there is something better out there or what

[THE ROOK]

It's recommended to run the cheato opposite the main lighting schedule. Something about maintaining PH levels.

[turretdr]

Rook is right pH rises when the lights are on (function of photosynthesis) so running reverse daylight will help keep the pH stable.
Your lighting should maintain the cheato, though.

[zackdastack]

what do u mean opposite?

[zackdastack]

so cover it during my light cycle???

[zackdastack]

little help please

[turretdr]

The idea is to run 2 separate lights, one for the tank, one for the refugium. Run these on alternate times ie. display lights on @ 8:00, off @ 18:00, refugium light on @ 16:00, off @ 8:00.

[zackdastack]

thank you for the responses

[zackdastack]

is there something else that i can run to not have this occur
dif type of alge that is benificial

[turretdr]

Cheato or other macro algae will help reduce nutrients in your tank by feeding off of them. It is fine to run it in with the same light cycle as your tank. It will not harm your tank.

If someone has the ability to run it on a RDP (reverse daylight period) it helps to stabilize pH. If this is not an option, don't worry too much about it. You should still see benefits from the macro algae (if there is enough of it and you prune it regularly), you just don't get the added benefit of reducing the pH swings.

[zackdastack]

interesting