Mangroves Sunburned?

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    I have had some mangroves in the back middle chamber of my biocube for about a week now, and im starting to wonder if my MH are burning them?
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    crustytheclown, Oct 12, 2010
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  2. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    yep, if they're getting direct light from the MH, then I'd say so...

    I have one in my fuge, which has only a 65W CFL bulb on it and this tends to burn the leaves if it's hitting the plant directly within a few inches.
     
    gabbagabbawill, Oct 12, 2010
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  3. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    what should i do? push them down or move the light a bit?
     
    crustytheclown, Oct 12, 2010
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  4. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    I'd try to shade them a bit, and move the light if you can...
     
    gabbagabbawill, Oct 12, 2010
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