African photoperiod

[digitallinh]

What does everyone set their photo periods to? I'm trying to grow a small amount of algae both for food and a more natural look, but can't seem to get it to grow, even diatoms in a new tank.

I'm running two T5s on a 55 gallon for 9 hours a day.

You think the two BN plecos could eradicate all the algae even with feeding?

[New_Cichlid11]

that seems a long photoperiod. How long has the tank been set up

[eklikewhoa]

It takes some time, increase the photoperiod to make up for the lack of light.

I'm guessing the T5s fit on the tank so 2x39w? Normal output?

[digitallinh]

Tank has been setup for about a month now, I'm running two T5s normal bulbs in a HO fixture at the moment.

I've been slowly moving it from 6 hours, to now 9, I guess I'll keep pushing it up... Was just wondering what others do.

I'm also changing 25% water, every other day. This probably is preventing bba. Bba an issue in cichlid tanks?

Btw this is my first time using the aqueon python changer, and holy ****, it almost makes changing water fun.

[eklikewhoa]

Why would you want BBA?

[digitallinh]

Well I don't really, but seeing something is better than nothing. My tank looks so sterile, I guess I'll just give it more time.

[mistahoo]

Re: African photoperiod

BBA is not the same as diatom algae (what I think you're referring to).

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[LooksLater]

We've got our Tangs on a 12 hr photo period....it's like 30 watts on a 30g long.

Btw this is my first time using the aqueon python changer, and holy ****, it almost makes changing water fun.

Yeah, total game-changer. I love mine.