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This weekend I'm planning on installing my co2 system and led lighting.
The tank is a 45l cube.
Jbl e701
Co2art system with inline diffuser
TMC mini 500
TMC controller
I think I understand the principles of what I am aiming for, but would like some advice and confirmation.
I understand the aim is for the drop checker to be green at lights on.
I am expecting to start with 1 bubble/s an hour before lights on and then adjust up or down based on the drop checker at lights on. Correct?
For the time it turns off, I guess I want it back to blue at lights off? Planning to turn it off an hour before lights off.
Now lighting... Currently I only light the tank for 5 hours, I'd like a longer period if possible.
What is the best way to work out the balance between light intensity (as set on the controller) and duration?
Is it essentially a compromise between them? Eg 1 hour at 100% or 10 hours at 10%? (Not those values, but you see what I mean?)
What would be a good starting point for light intensity and duration? And what's the best logic to use when optimising it?
The tank is a 45l cube.
Jbl e701
Co2art system with inline diffuser
TMC mini 500
TMC controller
I think I understand the principles of what I am aiming for, but would like some advice and confirmation.
I understand the aim is for the drop checker to be green at lights on.
I am expecting to start with 1 bubble/s an hour before lights on and then adjust up or down based on the drop checker at lights on. Correct?
For the time it turns off, I guess I want it back to blue at lights off? Planning to turn it off an hour before lights off.
Now lighting... Currently I only light the tank for 5 hours, I'd like a longer period if possible.
What is the best way to work out the balance between light intensity (as set on the controller) and duration?
Is it essentially a compromise between them? Eg 1 hour at 100% or 10 hours at 10%? (Not those values, but you see what I mean?)
What would be a good starting point for light intensity and duration? And what's the best logic to use when optimising it?