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 Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:25 pm Post subject: Is my photo period right???? |
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Hi Friends,
From past few months I am into aquascaping, previously I had T5 lighting setup which I changed to PLL recently.
I Keep lights on for 6 Hours total with timings at morning 7.30 to 10.30 and at night 8.30 to 11.30
I want to know is my photo period is right or not.
My tank specifaications are as follows
Size : 36 x 15 x 18 (H)
Substrate : Layers of controsoil, River soil and potting soil
Light : 2 x 36 wt PLL and 14 wt CFL = Total 86 wt
CO2 : DIY (sugar + Yeast)
Dosing : Seachem Flourish Excel and glutarladehyde alternate days
Plants : Hydrila, Amazon Sword, Long and Short Grass, Anubia & cocomba
Fish : 2 Golden algae eater, 1 Seamse AE, 4 red cherry shrimps and Few tetras
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Hi Syed
IMO 86watt light is bit less for your tank size. Seniors can throw some light  on appropriate wattage needed.
And min 8 hours of lighting is suggested.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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| Just wanted to add one more point that I have asked this question because I saw some of my plants melted at top. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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IMO melting has got nothing to do with lighting.
What seniors say , melting is a signal of lack of Macros....I have little knowledge of nutrients.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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 Can we split up the photo period like that? |
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hems
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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| maximas007 wrote (View Post):
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Can we split up the photo period like that?
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Your comment cause me to think about this point also, experts please comment. |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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@ hems,
I wont suggest for the split lighting. As when you start the lighting period, the photosynthesis might not occur immediately. It will take time for the photosynthesis to occur. And you switch off the light in 3hrs. So the photosynthesis is not occurring continuously.
In addition, the lighting is only 2 WPG.
Which plants are melting off?
How old is the setup? More than one month, then it is supposed to be 8hrs per day. |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:29 am Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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@hems
The photoperiod should be 8hrs a day and if you provide it at a stretch then would be better as mentioned by Shelly.
Are you using any reflectors for your lights?? if you are not using any then a lot of it is going waste. A good reflector with the lights is also very important. That CFL wont provide you any penetration as your tank is 18" tall.
A major reason for melting of plants is lack of nutrients, but as you dont have a CO2 setup (a pressurized one) it will be a problem if you increase the dosage of nutrients as it may invite algae. In case you decide to increase the dosage better ensure consistent supply of CO2. |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Thank you Shelly and Vijendra for your feedback
Now I have increased photoperiod to 7 Hrs, but stll splited in two timings morning 8.00 to 10.00 and evening 6.30 to 11.30 for now.
Will see results ( any algae problem or heat problem ) and keep continuos 8 Hrs after two weeks.
Is it OK??? |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Hi friends,
Just want to update, that after above changes I can see improvement at very first day.
I hope it continues further....
Still need all of your advice....
Thanks and regards, |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Hi Hemesh,
After 3-4 months, do you still feel that the split timings are working good for you? (2 hours in the morning and remaining hours in the evening)
You have mentioned the results of 1 day.
But over a period of few months, what is the result?
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Hi Himesh,
I too follow the split lighting schedule.. just intrested to know your observations.. also didf the increased photoperiod cause any algae issues?? how is the health of your plants now??? |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Hi shelly
Thanks for the link. Intresting read. If it keeps algae away then i will not change my current schedule |
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josyjames
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: Is my photo period right???? |
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Its not that you will not have alage 100%. But if the other parameters are not taken care too, it can cause alage.
Even I am yet to try this split period of timing as my tank has a serious Staghorn alage. So I am going for a split timing and going to check if this will control the algae. |
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