Reduced Light Plan

[OmarD]

Have decided to reduce light on a regular schedule, based on various posts on subject here.

day 1 - 250w 10K MH off
day 2 - 10K vho off
day 3 - actinics off
day 4 - actinics on
day 5 - 10K on
day 6 - MH on

will do in conjuction with regular water changes which I do every 10 days (25 gal.) - (maybe do every other change) - now just have to decide on whether to implement reduced light period before, during, after (?) water exchange.

Any thoughts?

Scott

 

[twilliard]

So you will have your halides off for 5 days?

 

[Scooterman]

What do you have in your tank?

 

[OmarD]

So you will have your halides off for 5 days?

Ummm...does seem a bit excessive...will reduce it down to 3...and do this only every month or so...

But is something I want to try out...will report.

 

[Scooterman]

If all your keeping is softies, you can just use your VHO's & everything will do well/ What is your goal by this reduction?

 

[OmarD]

If all your keeping is softies, you can just use your VHO's & everything will do well/ What is your goal by this reduction?

Reason: "photoinhibition"

See: Too Much Light! (Thanks Curt)

Molecular Levels and Photosynthesis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoinhibition

 

[Scooterman]

Well that is reasonable, also like I said you don't need MH If your only keeping softies or if your tank isn't so deep, that would be a waste also. You have to consider what you want to keep & understand the lighting needs, this isn't new.

 

[OmarD]

Well that is reasonable, also like I said you don't need MH If your only keeping softies or if your tank isn't so deep, that would be a waste also. You have to consider what you want to keep & understand the lighting needs, this isn't new.

Am always trying to learn more about what will make my tank inhabitants feel more confortable in their artificial environment. - Even "high light" animals may need a break from it now and then.

See from reefcentral thread...decide for yourself.

No lights for 3 days every couple of months works wonders!