Ray_Norwich
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Hi there, I'm setting up a smart led controller (from Hinterfield) on a Twinstart 450E to enable a sunrise and sunset schedule. Question is, how long can my day be without causing algae problems or causing plants to become stretched? The tank has been running for about 15 weeks and has been free of any issues to date running on 7 hrs @ 100%. (journal available https://ukaps.org/forum/threads/dennerle-50l-scapers-tank.53011/) I don't want to ruin things but would like to add a couple of hours to the length of day at lower settings if possible. Rough cycle I'm thinking of is:
11 - Noon : 10%
12 - 13: 25%
13 - 14: 50%
14 - 18: 100%
18 - 19: 50%
19 - 20: 25%
20 - 21: 10%
21 - 11: 0%
That would mean a ten hour day but six hours of this will be at 50% or less and only four hours would be at 100%.
Any advice welcome, thanks in advance!
Ray
11 - Noon : 10%
12 - 13: 25%
13 - 14: 50%
14 - 18: 100%
18 - 19: 50%
19 - 20: 25%
20 - 21: 10%
21 - 11: 0%
That would mean a ten hour day but six hours of this will be at 50% or less and only four hours would be at 100%.
Any advice welcome, thanks in advance!
Ray