I want to see the tanks when I'm home from work, but I'm working withing an 8 to 10 hour /day lighting limit in order to fight algae. I've settled on a photoperiod that has 3 hours in the AM, then a very long siesta with no lights, and then 6 or 7 hours of light after I get home from work. It seems to be working ok. The fish do fine, but I don't know about the plants. Anyone tried this or have suggestions?