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01-20-2013, 08:14 PM
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Photo period question
Hi everyone
Are 4 T5HO on for 4 hours a day the same as 2 bulbs on for 8? |
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01-20-2013, 10:08 PM
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In regards to energy consumption, given lamps of equal value I will say yes.
In regards to plant photosynthesis, you may be over simplifying this. You can't overclock a plant. The plant will utilize as much light as there is co2 and nutrients available, anything more is wasted light energy. Depending on your setup two lamps may maximize your growth productivity. There was an old quote from this site. Only Bad things happen quickly in an aquarium. Good things take a long time to happen. I believe HOP is the author.
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01-20-2013, 10:11 PM
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Light intensity != lighting duration Edit: As Rich Guano mentioned, in terms of energy consumption though, they are equal 
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