I have mine split for this reason. Not sure if it helps with algae or not, but many people suggest that it may...plus it is nice to have the total window from first on to final off extended. The plants do not need 8 hours of straight exposure. Is there any indirect lighting that will hit the plants during the middle off hours? I found that lights in the room helped keep my plants awake (they close up near the end of the day), whereas if I did a 100% blackout, the plants would start to fold up for the day if my middle off period (called a siesta period by several) was too long, or if it was 100% dark in the room.
Try it out, by the way what lighting are you using and what is the tank size? More experienced members can help you with the appropriateness of your lighting and any possible algae issues that may be of result. Also, remember that algae is not always just lighting. Could be other factors like CO2 (lack thereof), fertilizers, or water parameters not being dialed in just right.
- Garrett
Try it out, by the way what lighting are you using and what is the tank size? More experienced members can help you with the appropriateness of your lighting and any possible algae issues that may be of result. Also, remember that algae is not always just lighting. Could be other factors like CO2 (lack thereof), fertilizers, or water parameters not being dialed in just right.
- Garrett
