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12/02/2010, 01:30 PM
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refugium light
I just finished setting up a part of my refugium that has green chaetomorpha algae in it. I placed a rock (not live rock, but i will get some soon + sand) underneather it. Anyway I went to HD and got a clip on light and placed a CF light in it 60w equivalent. The question is when and how long should I run the light? 24/7, match my day light in the tank, run it at night? Thanks for all the help, you guys have been so great!!!
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12/02/2010, 01:37 PM
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Some people run them all the time, some 23 hours.
Personally I run my opposite my display lights. Helps balance out the PH a little. |
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12/02/2010, 02:31 PM
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12/02/2010, 03:18 PM
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12/02/2010, 03:26 PM
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14 hours a day
what ever time do you decide to put will be ok but most of the reefers prefers more than 12 hours |
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12/02/2010, 03:37 PM
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I run mine for 8 because my basement frag tank is on the same timer.
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12/02/2010, 05:14 PM
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Sps and lps display///6ft 125g dt///"coast to coast overflow///400+g in basement sumps///closed loop/// t5 & led///4ft tall skimmer w mag24///algae scrubber. currently setting.up my 600g 8x4 displa Current Tank Info: alot |
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12/02/2010, 05:53 PM
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12/07/2010, 12:30 PM
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Thanks for all the replies! I got it running 24/7 for now, then I will adjust if need be. I can see that its working and sucking the neutrients out of the water!
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