Timing for lights

Discussion in 'Beginner Discussions' started by HugBug, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. HugBug

    HugBug

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2020
    Messages:
    969
    Likes Received:
    1,069
    Location:
    Cape Town
    I've been running a sunsun submersible led light in the canopy of my 60cm tank since starting it (so 2 months now).
    Its a very low wattage, box says 8w.
    The plants have been growing well. I've had it on for 11-12 hours a day.

    I have just ordered an 18w white/blue led clip on light.
    I want to replace the sunsun light with this one, but obviously can't run it for as many hours a day or I'll have major algae growth.

    How does one do the split timing? The one where it's on for some hours, then off, then on again?
    I like to switch the light on for their breakfast and then off after their supper. So I'm thinking some time off in the middle of the day? But how long?
     
    HugBug, Jan 21, 2021
    #1

  2. Guest




  3. Whoknows

    Whoknows Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2018
    Messages:
    4,089
    Likes Received:
    2,947
    Location:
    JHB South
    I have mine on this cycle. No plants but it should work for that. Its two 60cm 20 watt fluorescent tubes.

    On 7:30 AM- off 10:30AM
    Then again on at 5:00 PM off at 9:00 PM
     
    Whoknows, Jan 21, 2021
    #2
    HugBug likes this.

Recent Posts

Loading...
Similar Threads - Timing lights Forum Date
CO2 and Light Timing Planted Tanks Mar 19, 2014
Photo-Period Timing Planted Tanks May 5, 2011
Wanted: LED lights 120cm Wanted/Swop/Freebies Dec 19, 2023
Chihiros lights at Art of Aqua Art of Aqua May 13, 2022
RSS Feed Top 5 Best Refugium Lights RSS Feeds Jul 29, 2021
When is CO2 and expensive lights needed? Planted Tanks Jun 28, 2021
Wanted: Led lights Wanted/Swop/Freebies Feb 25, 2020

Share This Page