What time is it "Lights Out" in your house?
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I use a timer (an highly recommend them) 10am to @ 8pm.
Truth be told how ever, there really is not much need for lighting in a fish only tank. the lights are to benefit us and most fish would perfer subdued lighting or and would get enough light from ambient sources around the tank. There are some exceptions to this.
The way I look at is that, if i have to deal with buying food and water changes they have to deal with my lights.
Truth be told how ever, there really is not much need for lighting in a fish only tank. the lights are to benefit us and most fish would perfer subdued lighting or and would get enough light from ambient sources around the tank. There are some exceptions to this.
The way I look at is that, if i have to deal with buying food and water changes they have to deal with my lights.
im never home during the day, so they come on at 9-10 pm and turn off whenever i leave in the morning around 10
Two tanks on a timer; 9:45am-1pm Lights on, 1pm-4pm lights off, 4pm-11pm Lights on.
All off by 11pm.
Another tank 9am-11pm, with a new timer i haven't messed with, yet. This is also my only tank with plants.
All off by 11pm.
Another tank 9am-11pm, with a new timer i haven't messed with, yet. This is also my only tank with plants.
Yes , are you serious ? The fish actually prefer the lights off. Leaving them on causes algal blooms and fish stress. not to mention an increase in power usage and the bulbs and ballasts wear out quicker.skateatburners;2770508; said:
get a 3 dollar brinks timer. Even turning them off for 6 hours will greatly extend the service life of your lighting and give your fish some time to relax.
oh ok thats why i had a carpet of algea in my sand every like 5 days.. thatks i will stat turning them off
