phyto lighting

jadeguppy · 08/29/2009, 07:47 AM

Is it okay to run a phyto light for 24/7? The culture is nana.

jlemoine2 · 08/29/2009, 09:06 AM

I have no experience growing phyto cultures. However, I can't think of anything where 24 hour lighting is beneficial. Generally speaking, anything that requires light will also require a dark period.

CLINTOS · 08/29/2009, 09:12 AM

16/on-8/off is what I last cultured nano at 1 year ago

jadeguppy · 08/29/2009, 03:01 PM

jlemoine2
, love the avatar. I had one until it jumped down the overflow and came back a sushi. I hope to get another one in the future, one that is bigger.

clintos, that is one of the two ways I have heard. How long did it take a bottle to develop using 16 hrs.? Do you know if there is a down side to 24hrs?

08/29/2009, 07:47 AM	#1
jadeguppy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nw Florida Posts: 2,611	phyto lighting Is it okay to run a phyto light for 24/7? The culture is nana.

08/29/2009, 09:06 AM	#2
jlemoine2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 200	I have no experience growing phyto cultures. However, I can't think of anything where 24 hour lighting is beneficial. Generally speaking, anything that requires light will also require a dark period. __________________ -James Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef w/ 40 gallon frag tank.

08/29/2009, 09:12 AM	#3
CLINTOS Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: windsor,ontario Canada Posts: 859	16/on-8/off is what I last cultured nano at 1 year ago

08/29/2009, 03:01 PM	#4
jadeguppy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nw Florida Posts: 2,611	jlemoine2 , love the avatar. I had one until it jumped down the overflow and came back a sushi. I hope to get another one in the future, one that is bigger. clintos, that is one of the two ways I have heard. How long did it take a bottle to develop using 16 hrs.? Do you know if there is a down side to 24hrs?