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pterfloth 01-29-2012 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by reefwars (Post 676409)
brown algae is now covering up the mesh i imagine in a few days ill be ready to clean it a bit and it should grow back even faster:)
The brown algae is the normal start. Looks like you are on your way! I didn't have any green until the end of my second week.

pirate 01-29-2012 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jagermaier (Post 674753)
What if I were to run the screens down the inside walls of my display tank overflow. It gets plenty of light from my main light and seems like I have some growing in there already anyways. Would that be a good idea or not?
I was thinking the same thing. So has anybody tried it this way yet? Or will I be the first?

reefwars 01-29-2012 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by pirate (Post 676574)
I was thinking the same thing. So has anybody tried it this way yet? Or will I be the first?

algae will grow if theres nutrients and light, the idea is to get as much growth as possible. in the link above its recommended to keep the lights 4" away and 20hrs on and 4 hrs off. i have my refugium light only 12" away but i didnt think it would be strong enough to get the full effect so i now have 2 lights on the ats alone both 4" from the surface.

lastlight 01-29-2012 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by reefwars (Post 676578)
18hrs on and 4 hrs off
That's a total of 22 hrs just a really friendly heads up =)

*cough*mvp*cough*

reefwars 01-29-2012 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 676597)
That's a total of 22 hrs just a really friendly heads up =)

*cough*mvp*cough*



thanks brett aka MVP


sorry yes 20 and 4 lol :ppp

reefwars 01-29-2012 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 676597)
That's a total of 22 hrs just a really friendly heads up =)

*cough*mvp*cough*
sorry what i meant to say is that for 2 hrs a day it just completely dissapears into thin air :p

Proteus 01-29-2012 06:35 PM
Why nOt just run 24 hrs. Your not saving anything buy 4 hours darkness

reefwars 01-29-2012 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Titus99 (Post 676630)
Why nOt just run 24 hrs. Your not saving anything buy 4 hours darkness


this should have all the answers to frequently asked questions.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/AlgScrubUpdateBry.htm

Proteus 01-29-2012 07:00 PM
Ya k I read about the lighting but the answer does not really support anything

It says that the algea needs rest and will burn on 24. Hr light. Also stated that it filters at night.

I'm no expert but a master gardener coarse and 10 years with horticulture as a hobby. Would lead me to Question there answer

Any plant in a vegitive state does not show any degregation from 24 hour light. Along with increased growth come taking more nutrients out of the water.

Unless it changes water chemistry

reefwars 01-29-2012 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Titus99 (Post 676639)
Ya k I read about the lighting but the answer does not really support anything

It says that the algea needs rest and will burn on 24. Hr light. Also stated that it filters at night.

I'm no expert but a master gardener coarse and 10 years with horticulture as a hobby. Would lead me to Question there answer

Any plant in a vegitive state does not show any degregation from 24 hour light. Along with increased growth come taking more nutrients out of the water.

Unless it changes water chemistry

by all means run them 24hrs if thats what floats your boat lol :pp


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