Aquarium Timer

[pumpkinnose]

http/www.petco.com/product/122939/Zoo-Med-AquaSun-Dual-Aquarium-Timer.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch
 
I was looking at this and was debating about getting it for my 30 gallon which seems to have a small problem with algae.  It probably would be the best for at least that one and my 10 gallon betta tank but wanted to see if I could see what others though.
 
Thanks

 

[sputnick]

well a timer is a timer, as long as it actually works. It should be fine as long as your ok with both tanks having the same lighting periods

 

[pumpkinnose]

They usually do anyways...lol  Actually all three do but only 2 have live plants in them right now.  I'm sure we will get live plants for the third one sometimes if I can get these two to make it.

 

[sputnick]

then maybe try this? I think an entire row can be set up to be timed
 
http/www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753204&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo

 

[Unseen]

http/www.petco.com/product/122939/Zoo-Med-AquaSun-Dual-Aquarium-Timer.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch
 
I was looking at this and was debating about getting it for my 30 gallon which seems to have a small problem with algae.  It probably would be the best for at least that one and my 10 gallon betta tank but wanted to see if I could see what others though.
 
Thanks

I use a cheap timer from ebay for my lighting. You can set how many hours and what time yourself. Why not get one of those instead? Only one socket at a time but you can get 2 for very cheap. 

 

[betta fish]

 

http/www.petco.com/product/122939/Zoo-Med-AquaSun-Dual-Aquarium-Timer.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch
 
I was looking at this and was debating about getting it for my 30 gallon which seems to have a small problem with algae.  It probably would be the best for at least that one and my 10 gallon betta tank but wanted to see if I could see what others though.
 
Thanks

I use a cheap timer from ebay for my lighting. You can set how many hours and what time yourself. Why not get one of those instead? Only one socket at a time but you can get 2 for very cheap. 
 

Me too, think I got mine from B&Q a hardware store here in the UK only £1 each!

 

[Jay0173]

I use a timer on my aquarium and it works really well. I set it to a 12 hour cycle, which does cause a slight algae problem, but as my livebearers are species that particularly love algae, they doe a decent job at helping keep it under control. What they don't is easily taken care of using an algae scrubber when I do my water changes.