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judz Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005	can i leave the light on all the time or really should i turn it off at night. my fish just seem to freak when i turn it off
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Turn it off. Leaving it on will cause other problems. Fish need to sleep too. They'll settle down a few minutes after lights off. You can get one of moonlight LED thingies to turn on a for while after lights off so they don't go to sudden blackness. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
fishguyoo7 Hobbyist Posts: 95 Kudos: 128 Votes: 14 Registered: 02-Apr-2005	Put your tanks on a timer for the lights, that way its the same everyday. Ive always had my tanks on timers that way i dont forget to turn them on or off. www.responsiblethrashers.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	judz Most tank require 10-12hrs of lighting per day. I have always used small timers and never a problem. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	judz, Like all the others said, turn it off at night. Just like people, fish would be able to survive (for a while) in an environment where there is always light. But imagine the side effects for you in that situation. It wouldn’t take too long until you go bonkers and your live expectancy would be quite a bit shorter. Not to mention the effect it might have on algae, I am sure it would love it. Any reason why you consider keeping the light on? Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	i have 3 lights turning ons and offs on different times....this way...somehow, simulates the real thing...my lights nowadays, stay lit for only around 9.5 hrs for ive experienced algae growth when its on for 12 hrs...u shouldnt let ur light on for more than 12 hrs..thats the max..otherwise..as others mentioned..ull end up having troubles like algae and restless fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, If your tank has live plants in it, then leave the light on for a 10 hour period. If you have only fish and plastic plants, then turn the lights on when you want to view them, say when you get home from work or school until you go to bed. Timers are a great idea especially if you are busy. Let them "remember" when to turn on and off. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
judz Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005	i turned my lights off last night and found one of my neons between a rock and the glass all white i moved the rock so he could get out, not sure how he got there but after time he went back to the school and got his colour back
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	judz, I turned my lights off last night and found one of my neons between a rock and the glass all white I assume you mean you turned the light off at night and back on in the morning and then you saw the Neon, right? Anyway, quite a few fish, including the Neons, loose most of their coloring when not exposed to light directly (means could also happen during the day, when hiding somewhere dark). They will regain the coloring though within a few minutes after the lights come back on. That is normal and nothing for you to worry about. Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Tetra Fan Mega Fish Posts: 1203 Kudos: 1081 Votes: 63 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	Usually, if you have a light in the room the tank is in, then turn it on a few minutes before turning your aquarium light out. The fish will still have some light and it sort of simulates a sun set rather than going straight from lgihts to dark. After about 30 minutes turn the room light off. That should cut down on the fish "freaking out" when you turn the lights out. It's more of a "hey wait a second where did the lights go?" kind of thing...so gradual makes for less startled fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
judz Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005	ok thats good thanks!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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