lighting

munki · 02-18-2007, 12:31 AM

i think i am going to be ordering some halimeda cactus algae and i was wondering how long i should leave my basic lights on for. its a fowlr set up so i just have 15 watt flour. bulbs.
thanks

Woodstock · 02-18-2007, 07:42 AM

Halimeda requires calcium as well as light so you'll need to keep the calcium, alkalinity levels up. I am not sure if the 15 watt flour bulb will be suficient lighting for it.

munki · 02-19-2007, 12:25 AM

o. i read somewhere that halimeda is one of the few macro that can survive on low light.

billyr98 · 02-19-2007, 12:28 AM

they are a medium light plant... that like to grow in sand... but like Woodstock said, Calc and Alk are important... and also very low nitrates and phosphates... Good Luck and keep us posted...

munki · 02-19-2007, 11:16 PM

how many hours will i need to leave the light on?

lcstorc · 02-20-2007, 06:08 AM

I think that is really up to you. Personally I would go with 10-12 hrs a day.

aquaman3680 · 02-20-2007, 09:02 AM

I second what Lynn said, especially with that little light.

Matt

munki · 02-20-2007, 11:58 AM

alright cool. thanks guys..

do i leave both lights on or just 1?

Woodstock · 02-20-2007, 12:09 PM

Both

02-18-2007, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	lighting i think i am going to be ordering some halimeda cactus algae and i was wondering how long i should leave my basic lights on for. its a fowlr set up so i just have 15 watt flour. bulbs. thanks

02-18-2007, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,674 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: lighting Halimeda requires calcium as well as light so you'll need to keep the calcium, alkalinity levels up. I am not sure if the 15 watt flour bulb will be suficient lighting for it. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-19-2007, 12:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: lighting o. i read somewhere that halimeda is one of the few macro that can survive on low light.

02-19-2007, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: lighting they are a medium light plant... that like to grow in sand... but like Woodstock said, Calc and Alk are important... and also very low nitrates and phosphates... Good Luck and keep us posted... __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: lighting how many hours will i need to leave the light on?

02-20-2007, 06:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,455 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: lighting I think that is really up to you. Personally I would go with 10-12 hrs a day. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: lighting I second what Lynn said, especially with that little light. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-20-2007, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: lighting alright cool. thanks guys.. do i leave both lights on or just 1?

02-20-2007, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,674 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: lighting Both __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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