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Mildewy
02/28/2002, 11:24 PM
Hey guys I need quick help...I'm going away for the weekend and I only have 1 timer for my lights...I have 2 55w PC(1 actinic, and 1 10000k)...each light has a separate plug, and I was wondering which I should hook up. All I have in the tank are shrooms, GSPs, and some snails. Can I get away with no lights or just the actinic for 2 days? My tank gets a little indirect sunlight if that makes any difference. Thanks.

DC321
02/28/2002, 11:26 PM
Just actinics.

Physh1
02/28/2002, 11:53 PM
IMO I would get another timer and keep the lights on a timer all the time. The stable sunrise/sunset will overall make your tank happier and more stable. Not to mention possible affect of algae (less of it) and the more happy it'll make your corals. The sun doesn't rise at different times every day so your tank shouln't. If you can;t get another timer just leave the actinics on.....

Cameron

Hawkdl2
02/28/2002, 11:54 PM
Why not buy another cheap timer for $4.00?

Mildewy
02/28/2002, 11:58 PM
I will be getting another timer...but I was called away for the weekend with no notice...the tank is new and doenst have much in it. Thanks for the replies.