On and off method with lighting?

[Pyramid_Party]

Hey,

I read that some people will have their lights on for 4-5 hours, shut them off for about 4 hours, then put them back on for another 4-5. And from what I have read this is healthy for plants and also saves money on electricity. Is anyone familiar with this? What exactly does this do for the plants?

 

[3dees]

you'll get mixed opinions on this. some say it helps with algae, and others say it makes no difference. don't think it will hurt the plants though. I tried it a few years ago to help battle algae and it was not a cure.

 

[spirofucci]

Never heard of this. But, interested to see what the experts say here.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Anyone?

Diana Walstad uses this method. Plus I have seen others mention it. Just wanna know what good it does, if any.

 

[Bhack91]

Only advantage i see to a lighting regiment like that is maximizing lighted viewing hours. Other than that I doubt it will have much effect.