Lighting ON & OFF at interval

[justjoin]

Hi guys

like to know how yr manage the lighting time.

Usually will be 10hrs

BUT,
1] ON all the way for 10hrs. OR
2] at interval using timer control like On for 5 hrs than OFF for 3 hrs then ON for another 5 hrs .... kind of arrangement(total ON is still 10hrs)

If option 2, then what is the best ON/OFF hrs interval for yr tank base on yr experience/findings.

which method is better for planted tank?

thks
adrian

[vinz]

Its your personally preference. Read the info on the net and decide for yourself. Supposedly, algae don't like the break.

If you break, break no more then 4 hrs. The 2 lighted periods should be roughly equal in time.

Most I think have the lights on all the way. Simon and I let the plants nap in the afternoon. []

[justjoin]

thks vinz

u got the link? Most of the aquascape site tt i read doesn't mention abt "resting" time.

appreciated more opinion.

[Simon]

the breaking is term siesta, search in thekrib

[eggz]

Hey Vinz, I'm also using the Siesta program []

4hr on 4hr off then 4hr on again. In fact this was recommended by Chan at NA.

No algae problems yet, enough green spot algae for the Otos I think (they look healthy). My malayan shrimps prefer the dead leaves...


eggz

[CM Media]

How about the CO2? Within the interval of 4hrs off should the CO2 be shut off also?

[Simon]

CM, yup.. shld follow the same as the lighting period

[vinz]

Yes.

[justjoin]

NOT advisable for DIY right?

[vinz]

Nope, not advisable for DIY CO2. You should never completely turn off your DIY CO2 for extended periods.

[CM Media]

My CO2 canister is a manual type. Won't be around to turn it off. In this case, can I follow the 4hr on & 4hf off method or should I just onn the lights for 10 hrs then turn it off?

[vinz]

Still can use the Siesta method.

[juggler]

There's another thread to this same topic.