I am growing HC emersed. I have an Aquaticlife 6 x54w T5 HO unit. I am currently using 4 lights for 12 hours. Should I be using all six? or should I only use 2? Should the photo period be longer or shorter? Would love some suggestions.
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I am growing HC emersed. I have an Aquaticlife 6 x54w T5 HO unit. I am currently using 4 lights for 12 hours. Should I be using all six? or should I only use 2? Should the photo period be longer or shorter? Would love some suggestions.
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Welcome, Yes, Dunno
Originally Posted by Vox
Hi,
The answer to the thread question is yes.
Welcome!
The rest depends on information you have chosen not to provide.
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lol sorry :-) What information would be helpful? The tank is 48" L x 18" W x 24 H The light is approx 24" from the substrate. I am using 6700k and 3 colormax bulbs. The tank is covered with plastic wrap on top to keep moist. Soil is Eco-complete.
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Hi,
Yes that information helps, if it were a 40-gallon breeder that would be really high light, if it were a 1200-gallon tank it would be really low.
The light sounds about right to me.
I would probably use 4-bulbs 10 or 12 hours a day during dry start and if I were mainly growing HC, I would use all 6-bulbs, 10 or 12 hours per day.
Biollante
The first sign we don't know what we are doing is an obsession with numbers. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Disclaimer: I am not trying to make you mad, it is just what I am, an evil plant monster, 'nuf said.
- I believe the information I am giving is sound, I am not a veterinarian, professional chemist or particularly bright and certainly not a "Guru.".
- I assume you are of legal age, competent and it is legal for you to acquire, possess and use any materials or perform any action in your in your jurisdiction.
- When in doubt "don't."
Junior Poster
Thanks a ton :-)
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