February 1, 2002, Newsletter Issue #1: Lighting hours
Tip of the Week
Plants want a definite daily light and dark cycle each day; 10-14 hours is fine; twelve hours is the duration on the equator, where many tropical plants are found. You should buy a timer for $5-10 to automatically turn the lights on and off for you, since the plants and fish prefer a regular cycle to an erratic one. If the plants need more light, you should not extend the light period, as that will only help the algae. Rather, install another fixture and increase the intensity of light.
Regarding timers, many fluorescent fixtures donīt self-start, for example you have to hold in a button for a few seconds to turn it on. You can quickly convert any fixture into a self-starting one with a few new components from a hardware store or sold as a kit from mail-order houses.
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