Caulerpa Care and Lighting

[jtgrimes]

Currently in my sump, I have a fuge section with Caulerpa. Its low flow, and lit buy a 5000k Led sylvania bulb from lowes. I am running it 24/7.

Is this enough lighting, right kind of bulb and is running it 24/7 correct?

[seabass]

5000K seems to be a good spectrum: http://www.melevsreef.com/node/1742

 

It seems to be about just as common to leave refugium lights on, as running them on a reverse daylight cycle (to reduce pH swings). Here's another article that you might find interesting: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/6/aafeature