Thoughts on 24 hour fuge lighting

djc1026 · 08/02/2006, 09:20 PM

I've recently setup a sump/fuge for my 75 and was wondering peoples' thoughts about lighting the fuge. I understand the principles behind reverse lighting but what about 24 hour lighting? Chaeto is the macro in the fuge.

Dave

affan · 08/02/2006, 09:32 PM

Ecosystem's sumps employ 24 hour lighting, but they recommend it for Caulerpa to keep it from releasing nitrates. Think you'd be fine with the reverse lighting for Chaetomorpha to keep balanced pH levels.

Avast Marine · 08/03/2006, 12:27 AM

I'm trying something different myself. 8 on 4 off 8 on 4 off. Trying to speed the daylight cycle of the plant. I admit my tank is pretty new and lightly stocked so my overnight ph drops are not very low. We will see how it goes, but after a month growth is impressive and the plant looks really healthy. Chaeto is the only macro in there right now but I am planning on adding graciliaria, ulva and caulerpa paspaloides as the stocking gets heavier on the tank. I don't know if I'll have the guts to keep this lighting schedule when the caulerpa goes in.

mg426 · 08/03/2006, 01:37 AM

I run my fuge lighting 24/7 Helps with the PH with the house all closed up. Might switch back to reverse when this heat wave lets up.

djc1026 · 08/03/2006, 05:22 AM

Thanks for the replies.

mg426, what macros are you keeping in the fuge and do and have you noticed any benefits, or cons, with the 24/7 lighting?

Dave

Wombat_101 · 08/03/2006, 08:07 AM

I'm just lighting my chaeto on the reverse lighting schedule from my main tank.

08/02/2006, 09:20 PM	#1
djc1026 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lawton Posts: 1,061	Thoughts on 24 hour fuge lighting I've recently setup a sump/fuge for my 75 and was wondering peoples' thoughts about lighting the fuge. I understand the principles behind reverse lighting but what about 24 hour lighting? Chaeto is the macro in the fuge. Dave

08/03/2006, 12:27 AM	#3
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	I'm trying something different myself. 8 on 4 off 8 on 4 off. Trying to speed the daylight cycle of the plant. I admit my tank is pretty new and lightly stocked so my overnight ph drops are not very low. We will see how it goes, but after a month growth is impressive and the plant looks really healthy. Chaeto is the only macro in there right now but I am planning on adding graciliaria, ulva and caulerpa paspaloides as the stocking gets heavier on the tank. I don't know if I'll have the guts to keep this lighting schedule when the caulerpa goes in. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

08/03/2006, 01:37 AM	#4
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I run my fuge lighting 24/7 Helps with the PH with the house all closed up. Might switch back to reverse when this heat wave lets up. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

08/03/2006, 05:22 AM	#5
djc1026 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lawton Posts: 1,061	Thanks for the replies. mg426, what macros are you keeping in the fuge and do and have you noticed any benefits, or cons, with the 24/7 lighting? Dave __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 150 gallon FOWLR -- 29 Gal Misc

08/02/2006, 09:32 PM	#2
affan Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: From NYC, currently serving time in Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 1,125	Ecosystem's sumps employ 24 hour lighting, but they recommend it for Caulerpa to keep it from releasing nitrates. Think you'd be fine with the reverse lighting for Chaetomorpha to keep balanced pH levels.

08/03/2006, 08:07 AM	#6
Wombat_101 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 281	I'm just lighting my chaeto on the reverse lighting schedule from my main tank.