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AaronT · 07-28-2006, 08:07 AM

I would go with the HQI lighting and supplemental flourescents setup. Have the fl bulbs on for 12 hours a day and the HQI for only 6-7 hours and you'll have less battles with algae and healthy plants.

This also provides a cool sunrise / sunset effect. The fish probably appreciate not having all 500+ watts coming on at once also.

07-28-2006, 08:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
AaronT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,424 iTrader Ratings: 137 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 170478	I would go with the HQI lighting and supplemental flourescents setup. Have the fl bulbs on for 12 hours a day and the HQI for only 6-7 hours and you'll have less battles with algae and healthy plants. This also provides a cool sunrise / sunset effect. The fish probably appreciate not having all 500+ watts coming on at once also.