Lighting

I have 30 watts of halide on my 10 gallon fuge. Should i always leave the light on?????????

 

depends on the macro that you are growing.

Most people run them opposite of their display lights.

 

what would happen if i did leave it on???? Until it spreads at least

 

Wait, how do you have 30 watts of halide? I've never seen one lower than a 70 watt.

 

You electricity bill would go up.;D You shouldn't have any problems by runnning i 24/7, but if you just run it opposite you display lights, it will help buffer your PH at night.

 

By the way, I believe plants need time to rest just like everything else. I'm not really that informed with macro algae, but I believe it has something to do with photosynthesis and chlorophyll needing a "break" or something. Actually, if you look in there at night some of the macro's will be night, I know they are releasing something off(I can't remember this stuff lol) but I do not know wht they release when they turn white. Maybe Mr. Malony can chime in on this one, he's like the algae expert.

 

oo ok thanks