Spike_ea_2k6 Fish Crazy Joined Nov 20, 2006 Messages 358 Reaction score 0 Feb 1, 2007 #1 how long should the tank light be on? and what are ur times?
newtotropical Fishaholic Joined Jan 12, 2007 Messages 475 Reaction score 0 Location Hedge End, Hampshire, England Feb 1, 2007 #2 Hi i run 2x4hrs with a 1hr break. If you get a lot of sunlight on the tank you may need to adjust this
Hi i run 2x4hrs with a 1hr break. If you get a lot of sunlight on the tank you may need to adjust this
OP OP Spike_ea_2k6 Fish Crazy Joined Nov 20, 2006 Messages 358 Reaction score 0 Feb 1, 2007 #3 do u think: 4hours on, 4hours off, and then 4 hours on?
newtotropical Fishaholic Joined Jan 12, 2007 Messages 475 Reaction score 0 Location Hedge End, Hampshire, England Feb 1, 2007 #4 Dont see why not. from what i understand atleast 1hr break helps stop alge growth.
D diet Fish Crazy Joined Dec 19, 2006 Messages 289 Reaction score 0 Location Plymouth UK Feb 1, 2007 #5 i have mine on from 3pm till 11pm
KimA Fishaholic Joined Jul 19, 2005 Messages 693 Reaction score 0 Location Kent, UK Feb 1, 2007 #6 Mine are all on 8-11am, then 4-9.30pm
The-Wolf Ex-LFS manager/ keeper of over 30 danio species Joined May 26, 2004 Messages 11,145 Reaction score 12 Location Kent UK Feb 1, 2007 #7 mine are on from 8am to 9pm then moonlights (cold cathodes) untill 12am
stang1 A smile costs nothing :) Joined Sep 12, 2006 Messages 6,132 Reaction score 0 Location Northampton,UK Feb 1, 2007 #8 I keep mine on from about 10am until 8pm.
OP OP Spike_ea_2k6 Fish Crazy Joined Nov 20, 2006 Messages 358 Reaction score 0 Feb 1, 2007 #9 ok thanks every for ur help im going with: 3PM to 9 - 10 PM.