[GOT MTS?]

Hello all-

I am setting up a ten gallon rock scape tank and could use a little advice on how long to run my lights. It will be planted with HC only. My light is a current 40 watt dual daylight 65/10K PC lamp. It will be pressurized Co2 and also dosed with excell daily. Please any advise on how long a photo period I should run would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Darkblade48]

If you have pressurized CO2, there is really no need for Excel. However, be sure to keep on top of your macro and micronutrients!

I would advise an 8 hour photoperiod.

 

[Moody636]

Hello all-

I am setting up a ten gallon rock scape tank and could use a little advice on how long to run my lights. It will be planted with HC only. My light is a current 40 watt dual daylight 65/10K PC lamp. It will be pressurized Co2 and also dosed with excell daily. Please any advise on how long a photo period I should run would be greatly appreciated.

I've been experimenting with different photo periods on my ten gallon recently and I've found that 10.5 hours works best for me. I think it really depends on your type of lighting and which plants you are trying to grow, though. Anywhere between 6 and 12 hours seems to be the norm, but it really depends on your unique setup.

 

[lauraleellbp]

40 watts of PC over a 10gal tank is pretty high light. I'd start off with 6-8 hours, and IMO the daily Excel is probably a good thing along with the CO2.

 

[GOT MTS?]

Ok thanks for all the advise. I am going to try an 8 hour period.