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Old 03-11-2008, 04:14 PM
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Hi, How much hours of light I need in the refugium. I have a ecosystem with caulerpa.

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Old 03-11-2008, 05:20 PM
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First off make sure you run your fuge lights the oposite of your main tank.It will go a long way to stabalize your your co2 and thereby your ph.With that in mind I would say if the main tank is off the fuge should be on.
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Old 03-20-2008, 05:29 AM
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ok. Thanks
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Old 03-20-2008, 12:40 PM
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That's a nice idea. I will try it.
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Old 03-22-2008, 11:43 PM
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I thought the light should be on all the time.
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Old 03-23-2008, 08:19 AM
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I dont know of anyone who would recomend that the fuge lights be on all the time for the reasons stated above.
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