How should I set the lighting timers on Odyssea T5 Quad Timer Aquarium Light Marine

[Tyler438]

Hey guys,

I am new to the salt water tanks. I've had mine going for a few months now and just upgraded my lighting. I was wondering how I should set the timers. I have 2 clown fish,1 cleaner shrimp, 1 blue angel,condylactis anemone, and 2 live rocks in the tank.

[mcgyvr]

To turn off about 8 hours after they turn on is all you need and ONLY because you have a nem.. If that wasn't there you don't need lights at all..

In general the nem should really only need like 6-8 hours of a light a day and anymore is really just for your own viewing pleasure..

[Tyler438]

To turn off about 8 hours after they turn on is all you need and ONLY because you have a nem.. If that wasn't there you don't need lights at all..

In general the nem should really only need like 6-8 hours of a light a day and anymore is really just for your own viewing pleasure..

Thanks, Since I got this light it seems to have flared up brown algae, any suggestions?

[mcgyvr]

Thanks, Since I got this light it seems to have flared up brown algae, any suggestions?

Diatoms maybe?
Picture?
Using RO/DI water?
Tested for silicates?
Nitrate results?
Phosphate results?

Algae needs food and light so its certainly possible to have algae

[Tyler438]

Diatoms maybe?
Picture?
Using RO/DI water?
Tested for silicates?
Nitrate results?
Phosphate results?

Algae needs food and light so its certainly possible to have algae


I believe it is Diatoms, I just got a UV filter, Green killing machine or something like that. I'm hoping that kills it off.
pH is 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10

[mcgyvr]

Yeah normal in a new tank..
It will pass