Lighting for LR

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  1. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    How much lighting does LR require? If it needs lights how long should I run per day and what is the minimum? I would like to put some in my sump but do not want to invest in more lighting if I can help it.

    Thanks,
    Jay
     
    Kelley11, Oct 10, 2009
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  2. irr0001

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    well you're in luck then..because it needs none! all the good bacteria on it doesn't mind being in the dark..if you were to have lights on it you would just have algae to worry about
     
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  3. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Woohooo, that is great news! Will Corraline grow without lighting as well?

    Thanks irr0001!
     
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  4. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Nope..coralline requires light..but since it's in your sump..it doesn't really matter as i don't think it really has any benefits other than looking good
     
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  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    my coralline grew when i had two t-8s on it (stock lighting). its had a big boom now that i got halides but it grew when i had the regular lighting too, just took longer.
     
    Gexx, Oct 11, 2009
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