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03/07/2010, 03:23 PM
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Refugium photoperiod
Hey people!
I just built my refugium and I´d like to know what´s the best photoperiod and illumination for Caulerpas algae... is the 24/7? The inverse of main tank photoperiod? Thanks!  Elder
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03/07/2010, 03:32 PM
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reverse is how most of us run the timer on the sump. This is to offset the PH swing overnight.
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03/07/2010, 03:35 PM
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Ok, thanks!
What´s the problem or "damage" if lighting is 24/7?? I didn´t understand the technical problem....
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03/07/2010, 05:47 PM
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elder_luis, it's largely speculation and anecdotal evidence at this point. I prefer 12 hours myself. You'll find people telling you 24/7 reduces the risk of caulerpa going sexual and you'll also find the other way around.
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03/07/2010, 05:52 PM
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So, there´s no pacific point about this theme. I´ll test different ways (12 hours/day and then....
 .... 24/7) and see what´s the best for my reef.Thanks 
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