refugium light

[titoav15]

I just finished setting up a part of my refugium that has green chaetomorpha algae in it. I placed a rock (not live rock, but i will get some soon + sand) underneather it. Anyway I went to HD and got a clip on light and placed a CF light in it 60w equivalent. The question is when and how long should I run the light? 24/7, match my day light in the tank, run it at night? Thanks for all the help, you guys have been so great!!!

 

[naprestsleep]

Some people run them all the time, some 23 hours.

Personally I run my opposite my display lights. Helps balance out the PH a little.

 

[Dave VG]

Personally I run my opposite my display lights. Helps balance out the PH a little.

I do this schedule as well.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

24/7 here

 

[Christian_S]

14 hours a day

what ever time do you decide to put will be ok but most of the reefers prefers more than 12 hours

 

[cardiffgiant]

I run mine for 8 because my basement frag tank is on the same timer.

 

[wetbehindears]

24/7

 

[sean obergfell]

24/7

great growth....

 

[titoav15]

Thanks for all the replies! I got it running 24/7 for now, then I will adjust if need be. I can see that its working and sucking the neutrients out of the water!