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24-05-2006, 01:22 AM | #1 |
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Appreciating your tank in the dark..
Just wondering if anyone here uses any form of night light to dimly illuminate your tank after the usual 9 hours lighting routine?
Usually my lights will be switched on and off automatically at 8am and 6pm respectively, where I would be unable to appreciate the 'beauty' of my tank by the time I get home from work. Am I missing out something here or being mistaken about the standard lighting regime? Your comments and advices would be much appreciated. |
24-05-2006, 01:31 AM | #2 |
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You can simply change the lighting period from 1pm to 11pm. It's still the same, provided the tank isn't next to a window.
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24-05-2006, 01:43 AM | #3 | |
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I actually tried that for a short period and observed that some plants actually 'close' their leaves at around 8pm, thus stopping photosynthesis process (I guess).So in theory, if I only on the lights at 1pm, the actual photo period will only be 7 hours? Or.. am I being too technical here.. |
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24-05-2006, 11:34 PM | #4 | |
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I have a custom lightset over my 5ft tank, consisting of....... 6 x 55W PLs and a 4 x Super bright LED. 2 digital timers and some relays stuff. Lighting Regime..... 3pm to 5pm ...only 2PLs - switch on (sim. morning weak sun) 5pm to 11.00pm ...all 6PLs - switch on (sim, noon till evening) 11.00pm to 11.30pm ....only 2PLs switch on (sim. evening) 11.30pm to (next day)3pm ... only LEDs (sim. night, daybreak) With this, I catch the best view of my tank (with photosythesis) and also a night view of it. |
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25-05-2006, 01:10 AM | #5 | |
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May I ask what are those 4x Super bright LED you've mentioned? |
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25-05-2006, 01:23 AM | #6 |
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Some plants do exhibit that leaf-closing behaviour. It's normal
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25-05-2006, 01:29 AM | #7 | |
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Those white light LED, go to SLT 3rd floor ask for "super bright".....u might want to invest more for Japan made..... aahhh, another important thing is the resister, get 1/2 watt type, else it might just burnout. |
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