Calculate photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) penetration at substrate depth, daily light integral (DLI), and generate split photoperiod schedules to suppress nuisance algae.
🌿 Anti-Algae "Siesta" Schedule Recommendation
In non-pressurized tanks, plants exhaust dissolved CO₂ within 4 hours of intense light. Splitting your lighting into two blocks gives natural CO₂ time to regenerate, starving algae while keeping lights on when you are home!
Block 1 (Morning):
08:30 – 12:00 (3.5 hrs)
Midday Dark Siesta:
12:00 – 16:00 (CO₂ recovery)
Block 2 (Evening):
16:00 – 20:00 (4.0 hrs)