The reason Tcarswell gave is a main one. Also, many people have plants in their tanks.SOKO;2770502; said:
What time is it "Lights Out" in your house?
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There ya go.
One of my tanks is in a spot where the sunlight hits it dead-on on one end, and I have a towel draped over that end. I don't like direct sunlight. At different times throughout the day, the sun hits the tank at an angle, which I am ok with, but even then sometimes it bothers me.
SOKO;2770502; said:
If you can see your fish without turning lights on, you obviously have your tank by a window or in a room with the lights on bright enough to see your fish. Im guessing people turn the lights on in the morning to SEE their fish.
lights are on a timer
they turn on at 4:30p and turn off at 11:00p
the moon lights come on at 10:30p and turn off at 1:30a
they turn on at 4:30p and turn off at 11:00p
the moon lights come on at 10:30p and turn off at 1:30a
In order to be able to set up another tank in my room, I have agreed to adjust my lighting schedule (power bill). I will use natural light (sun light, light from room) until 4:00 pm, then I will switch on the light until 10:00-10:30 pm. I use to switch them on at anywhere from 8:00 - 11:00 am, and turn them off at 10:00 - 10:30 pm.
Both of my tanks right now get a fair amount of light from the windows in my room and hallway. The tank in my hallway is planted, and is lit up by sunlight during the day (I use to drape a towel over the end of the tank to avoid this), so the plants growth will not be hindered.
Both of my tanks right now get a fair amount of light from the windows in my room and hallway. The tank in my hallway is planted, and is lit up by sunlight during the day (I use to drape a towel over the end of the tank to avoid this), so the plants growth will not be hindered.
