Readingexcalibur
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Is it absolutely necessary to have a light over a sump? I put LR rubble all threw my sump but do not have a light in there.
Pros? Cons?
Pros? Cons?
LR in sump
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Keithhjs
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Hi folks! I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me identify this fish? Thanks for helping!
Flreefer
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Keithhjs said:
Looks like a Lyretail Hogfish.
Keithhjs
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Wow thanks, I believe you are right!
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Readingexcalibur
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I feel hijacked haha, now back to the OPs question haha.
Flreefer
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No problem Keith, nice fish!
Hondatek
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If you don't have macro algae you don't need a light for your sump.
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Readingexcalibur
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Is there any good supporting information because my lfs is telling me otherwise. However, they could be trying to make a sale.
crister13
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Pros: added surface area for bio filtration and more places for pods. Cons: if it catches detritus or debris, they'll break down into ammonia.
Hondatek
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It does help with ph swings at night but people without sumps or fuges have no light .
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Readingexcalibur
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crister13 said:
Ok, but concerning the lighting. Do pods or some sorts of BB do better with lighting?
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Readingexcalibur
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Hondatek said:
Hmmm good point!
Flreefer
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Readingexcalibur said:
Sorry Ex, felt obligated to answer!!
As far as lighted sump...I don't think it really matters. Bacteria are there, that's the main purpose of the rock, so I don't think light would really do much, besides more coralline algae. If you offset the light, like on a refugium, it may help with diurnal Ph shift, but only a little, like a refuge. Just my opinion, but I don't see much advantage to lighting it. Also with light, just another place to grow algae!
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Readingexcalibur
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Flreefer said:
Haha, it's all good, I don't get personal over threads, just thought it was funny. Good points. I was going to do cheato, but I decided against it because it's a designer series stand and I had a hard enough time fitting the 5.5g sump.
Flreefer
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Now, if you don't have a refuge, and wanted to add some Chaeto, then I think it would be a good idea. The light can be really cheap too. I bought a hood for a 20g tank at Wallyworld with 2 bulbs, and put to 50/50 CFL's in it....total cost was like $35.
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Readingexcalibur
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I may go the cheato route, working on trying to fit the phosban reactor first haha. Then find room for the light.
