Multiple light cycles

[Daddy-o]

Been thinking about running my lights 5 hours on and 7 off. I can't seem to find any up to date info. on whether this is a good idea or not. There was some talk years ago about coral farmers doing this but I am unable to locate any info? Does anyone run multiple cycles per day.
Cheers! Mark

 

[piranhaman00]

Been thinking about running my lights 5 hours on and 7 off. I can't seem to find any up to date info. on whether this is a good idea or not. There was some talk years ago about coral farmers doing this but I am unable to locate any info? Does anyone run multiple cycles per day.
Cheers! Mark

I thought a saw a thread on this a few weeks ago. The reason behind doing this is the thought that photosynthesis can only generate so much energy per light period correct? So in theory running the lights for only the max photosynthesis period and then giving a break and repeating will maximize growth.

Personally, this type of schedule would mess with me as the lights would be going on an off at seemingly random times. However, the theory/logic is sound imo and would be interesting to see how the corals react. Maybe you should pioneer a study!

 

[Daddy-o]

I wouldnt be a "pioneer" From what I see on the web others have tried it. Just trying to see if any fellow reefers run multiple light cycles per day and any issues/insight they may have. I also ran across threads where reefers say that "coral farmers" use this trick but I cannot actually find a single one.
Cheers! Mark

 

[Silent]

I have seen threads here talking about 6, 6, 6, 6 light cycle.

 

[piranhaman00]

I wouldnt be a "pioneer" From what I see on the web others have tried it. Just trying to see if any fellow reefers run multiple light cycles per day and any issues/insight they may have. I also ran across threads where reefers say that "coral farmers" use this trick but I cannot actually find a single one.
Cheers! Mark

Ya I am aware others have tried it but I also couldnt find much info, I meant to "pioneer" a study where you record actual data for others to follow

 

[cvrle1]

Discussed few weeks ago

4 - 8 - 4 - 8 Lighting Cycles

@Dana Riddle or whoever has knowledge of this. Stumbled across some web articles that corals grow faster if subject to 4hrs light ON, 8hrs OFF, 4hrs ON, 8hrs OFF over a 24hr period. Seems to be a hidden lil secret at "grow out" farms.... A couple of articles said....Most corals are "at...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[piranhaman00]

Discussed few weeks ago

4 - 8 - 4 - 8 Lighting Cycles

@Dana Riddle or whoever has knowledge of this. Stumbled across some web articles that corals grow faster if subject to 4hrs light ON, 8hrs OFF, 4hrs ON, 8hrs OFF over a 24hr period. Seems to be a hidden lil secret at "grow out" farms.... A couple of articles said....Most corals are "at...

www.reef2reef.com

Nice, I knew it was just talked about, couldnt find it!

 

[Daddy-o]

Thanks for the link! I am going over there.
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