AquaJamieB Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Will the light from my fuge that leaks into my main tank cause a problem if I keep it on 24/7? I blacked out as much as i can, but there still seems to be a good amount of light getting into the tank. What do you all do to keep your cpr/jalli combos from letting light into the main tank? Link to comment
trmiv Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I'm wondering the exact same thing. I have a Jalli 13w, and a HOB fuge made by Reefer_Buddha, but I see a ton of light spilling into the main tank. When you say blacked-out, what did you do? I'm thinking of painting the back part of the fuge (part touching the tank), to see if this keeps light from going in there. Even though, it still seems like a lot will get in. Link to comment
AquaJamieB Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 i put black background on the back of the main tank, and put extra pieces of black background on the fuge as well, but there is still light getting into the main tank. Link to comment
trmiv Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I've come up with something I think will work OK. I'm going to have a black acrylic shield cut that will go between the top of the fuge and the tank. I tried it with some paper to make a pattern, and it blocked a ton of light. Should work OK. Link to comment
trace_BSD Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I'm battling the same problem. Right now i've drapped a towel over the tank at night (not good i know) untill i get my hood built. Any solutions would be great. Link to comment
rodzuf Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 > bump Cause im having the same issue with my jali. Anybody come up with any ideas? I think this is going to be a problem with algae. Link to comment
trmiv Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 I just have cut a piece of paper, covered it with tape to protect it from water, and put it between the fuge and the tank. Doesn't look so great, but it works. I'm going to take this piece of paper and use it as a template for a black piece of acrylic, which will work better. Link to comment
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