Lighting

[dalethewhale]

So i've just set a timer on my lights, 7 hours, however it means that i either have to have it on in the morning when i get up or when i come home from college. Is it possible to have the light on, say, half 8 till half 10, then 4-9? or would these mess with my fish :L


180l tank

2x 36W flourescent tubes on for 7hours a day

plants - amazon sword, java fern, salvinia, moss balls, anubias nana and a few other cuttings.

ferts - plantamin once a week and easycarbo daily

no CO2

 

[KittyKat]

Less chance of algae if you have only one photoperiod.

 

[StandbySetting]

Agreed, stick to one straight photo period, algae is the more adaptable organism, hence why it is more likely to grow if you're implementing the 'siesta method'.

 

[dalethewhale]

ok, thanks
and is 7 hours ok? not too sure how long is right coz it's not very high wattage and no CO2 etc