Chaeto lighting cycle

romanr · 09/22/2009, 08:17 AM

I've lit chaeto 24/7 before and I saw no detrimental effects but I would like to know if this is recommended. I know you light Caulerpa 24/7 so it won't go sexual but that's not a problem with chaeto. The reason I want to go 24/7 is that I'm trying to fight a low pH problem and want the benefits of CO2 consumption.

sks4613 · 09/23/2009, 09:10 PM

I keep my chaeto lit 24/7...I am not getting much growth dont know if this could be part of the reason. I have read it should have 6/7 hours of rest however don't know how much stock to put in it. Maybe we'll find out. I was worried about the ph swing as well. Was considering a reverse cycle to see if the dark periods net more growth.

forddna · 10/11/2009, 04:32 PM

I've always read it just helps keep the ph from swinging by doing a reverse light cycle.

Mentat · 10/11/2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romanr

...The reason I want to go 24/7 is that I'm trying to fight a low pH problem and want the benefits of CO2 consumption.

To achieve results you desire should light around 12 hours on a reverse light cycle to main tank, as Forddna stated.

droberts · 10/23/2009, 01:57 PM

thanks you have answered my question and i dident even have to ask it!!

09/22/2009, 08:17 AM	#1
romanr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 1,568	Chaeto lighting cycle I've lit chaeto 24/7 before and I saw no detrimental effects but I would like to know if this is recommended. I know you light Caulerpa 24/7 so it won't go sexual but that's not a problem with chaeto. The reason I want to go 24/7 is that I'm trying to fight a low pH problem and want the benefits of CO2 consumption. __________________ Raul Roman Marion Ocala Reef Enthusiasts (MORE) member Check us out on FB and RC. Current Tank Info: 150 DD cube mixed reef, 30G sump, Eshopps S-150 cone skimmer, 400W Radium MH, 156W Wavepoint T5, Internet accessible ACIII controller , Vortech MP10 w/ Icecap battery backup, Mini-Arctica chiller, Katalyst fueled reactor fed to Octopus BH800S skimmer

10/11/2009, 04:32 PM	#3
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	I've always read it just helps keep the ph from swinging by doing a reverse light cycle. __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

09/23/2009, 09:10 PM	#2
sks4613 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newburgh Posts: 100	I keep my chaeto lit 24/7...I am not getting much growth dont know if this could be part of the reason. I have read it should have 6/7 hours of rest however don't know how much stock to put in it. Maybe we'll find out. I was worried about the ph swing as well. Was considering a reverse cycle to see if the dark periods net more growth.

10/23/2009, 01:57 PM	#5
droberts Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: stow ohio Posts: 1,277	thanks you have answered my question and i dident even have to ask it!!