B boojumsnark25 AC Members Aug 13, 2006 286 0 16 Sep 12, 2008 #1 So i was thinking about this, it's probably a dumb question but here goes...If one tank has 3WPG and has it going for 8 hours, and another person runs 1.5 WPG for 16 hours, would they technically have the same amount of lighting?
So i was thinking about this, it's probably a dumb question but here goes...If one tank has 3WPG and has it going for 8 hours, and another person runs 1.5 WPG for 16 hours, would they technically have the same amount of lighting?
StereoKills Hey intern, get me a Campari. Sep 10, 2007 969 0 16 43 Ithaca, NY Sep 12, 2008 #2 No, it's the intensity that matters. Also, more light per day than 10-12 hours is just inviting algae into your tank.
No, it's the intensity that matters. Also, more light per day than 10-12 hours is just inviting algae into your tank.
F fishorama AC Members Jun 28, 2006 12,844 2,192 200 SF Bay area, CA Sep 12, 2008 #3 ^^ I agree, absolutely! Too long of lighting leads only to algae.
Mgamer20o0 BobsTropicalPlants.com Staff member Jun 4, 2003 31,221 19 89 www.bobstropicalplants.com Sep 12, 2008 #4 stero hit it right on plus there is more to life then just wpg