fuge light

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by kchighrider, Dec 7, 2008.

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  1. kchighrider

    kchighrider Plankton

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    What is the best time and lenght to set my fuge light for pods.
     
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  2. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    In my experince my sump with no lights had ton of pods. If you have cheato than I would run them reverse from your tank lights to help keep the PH stable. I currently turn mine on about an hour after they turn off and for about 8 hours. Hope this helps.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Im not sure I get your Q? Pods dont need light. But Macro/micro algae does. The best schedule for a refug, is what ardo_ski stated, on a reverse lighting schedule. Luna
     
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  4. kchighrider

    kchighrider Plankton

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    I started out with a small amount of macro the tank has been running about 8 months and I have plenty now I just don't know if there are pods ther or not I just don't see any.
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    They're there, I have them all over the place. Luna
     
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  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I can see my pods 24/7.. the rocks are crawling with them. I have to usually stare at one spot a little while to see something move. There's always a bunch of babies on the glass.
     
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Reverse light cycle from your display tank. Most turn the fuge lights on about 1 hr before the display tanks lights go out. That way the algae has time you perk up and start taking in nutrients before the main lights go out.
     
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  8. kchighrider

    kchighrider Plankton

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    Thanks
     
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  9. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The light schedule on your fuge will depend on the macro. Your pods/microfauna will be fine regardless of light schedule.
     
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