Hello, what percentages do you keep your blue red white and green at? I am battling overgrowth of algae. I have a fluval aquasky and have sunrise, daylight,sunset and night settings programmed. I never had this much trouble with algae when I used florescent tube lighting. Suggestions? thanks.
I got mine at 8 1/2. They seem to "Pray" at that point and I believe that's the point where they don't take in very much more light. (In my system of course)
So I currently have my aquarium on an opposite schedule than normal. The lights come on when I wake up between 4pm-7pm but then they stay on for about 12hours. Then off again for 12 hrs
I have the Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CC and have it set to be full power by noon and dark by 9 PM, given how the light slowly ramps up, this gives me about 7ish hours of full brightness out of that fixture. I'm also running a Beamswork DA FSPEC alongside it for three hours a day as a "high noon burst", but that is getting replaced very soon with a Fugeray Planted+ because I don't like the spectrum of the Beamswork.
thank you for this...I like the approach of starting with a lesser amount of light hours daily and slowly increasing it as time goes on...as a beginner to the planted tank hobby I appreciate this advice...and I have found very little on RUclips for this particular subject...and it is nice to know that 6 would be a bare minimum...I was wondering what a good place to start at was...and now I know. I know that there are many other variables to also factor in to the photoperiod per day equation.
For beginners less is more as far as light is concerned. A lower brightness will ensure the tank doesnt get overun with algae even in the presence of extra nutrients in the water.
10. I mean most plants are tropical so they are on 12 hours naturally at the equator..but not all 12 are like noon levels..so 10 of mild aquarium light is a good balance.
Which is the correct method? 1. Switch it on continuously for 6-8 hours 2. Switch it on for 1 hour, turn off 30 mins, then turn on 2 hours, turn off 30 mins - Interval method
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Great video again Justin!
I keep my lights on for 8 hours a day!
And my plants are doing great!
_Keep up the good work!_
*Thumbs up!*
I keep my Lights ON for all 24 hours ....will it be a problem?
my lights are on for 9 hours plants seen to do very well, good info Justin keep sharing the good word
Hello, what percentages do you keep your blue red white and green at? I am battling overgrowth of algae. I have a fluval aquasky and have sunrise, daylight,sunset and night settings programmed. I never had this much trouble with algae when I used florescent tube lighting. Suggestions? thanks.
great explanation and easy to follow. I always push my light just because I love looking at my tank. Sometimes it will cause more algae.
I got mine at 8 1/2. They seem to "Pray" at that point and I believe that's the point where they don't take in very much more light. (In my system of course)
So I currently have my aquarium on an opposite schedule than normal. The lights come on when I wake up between 4pm-7pm but then they stay on for about 12hours. Then off again for 12 hrs
I have the Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CC and have it set to be full power by noon and dark by 9 PM, given how the light slowly ramps up, this gives me about 7ish hours of full brightness out of that fixture. I'm also running a Beamswork DA FSPEC alongside it for three hours a day as a "high noon burst", but that is getting replaced very soon with a Fugeray Planted+ because I don't like the spectrum of the Beamswork.
I use a on off cycle I have mine click on for 5 hours then it shuts off then later it pops back on for another 5 hours is that bad?
so u sell your plants? or is any specific reason as to why you growing those plants so much?
The more important question is how do you correct the damage when the light or timer malfunction while on vacation..?
why mine. it is only turned on for a while .but my plnats seems to be devastated? is this something to do with the temperature on our country?
here's a question..... can 12hrs. of light, damage my plants? so far no algae????
What stands do you use for your tanks ?
Have you got slugs or leeches in your tank 4:25 on ? Something wriggling.
What percentages are all your colors at?
I have a 9 watt LED but there are no oxygen bubbles released from the plant or any development in growth,is that a problem
Try adding some co2?
Great job Justin and Nate! I love this video and editing!
question. how many watts do you need if your aqusrium is about 4feet long ang 30 inches high?
What will happen if to much light?
@Darren Max24 okey thankyou
If have plants it will damage the plant and melt it
What's your opinion on split lighting periods? I know some planted tank people do that, claiming it controls algae.
Did you get to testing the theory of splitting the photo period?
thank you for this...I like the approach of starting with a lesser amount of light hours daily and slowly increasing it as time goes on...as a beginner to the planted tank hobby I appreciate this advice...and I have found very little on RUclips for this particular subject...and it is nice to know that 6 would be a bare minimum...I was wondering what a good place to start at was...and now I know. I know that there are many other variables to also factor in to the photoperiod per day equation.
For beginners less is more as far as light is concerned.
A lower brightness will ensure the tank doesnt get overun with algae even in the presence of extra nutrients in the water.
10. I mean most plants are tropical so they are on 12 hours naturally at the equator..but not all 12 are like noon levels..so 10 of mild aquarium light is a good balance.
like always great video thanks for sharing that good info
I don't have pants should i keep light?
You should keep pants.
questio: I'm everyday 24hr turn on light any problem? please reply
good video man
I was told it helps combat algae but I'm starting to wonder if that was nonsense 😂
Which is the correct method?
1. Switch it on continuously for 6-8 hours
2. Switch it on for 1 hour, turn off 30 mins, then turn on 2 hours, turn off 30 mins - Interval method
New Sub like what you got going man. Dustin sent me here.
What is that a aquarium.
i have a wide variety of plants i keep my lights on 8 hours
My tanks light will be on for 6hours
I don't have real plants so I don't really put my light on