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	how long should I keep the light on?
rocker23 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 70 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	i have a 40 gallon tank i've had it for a few months now, but my question is how long should I keep the light on? its a flaurecent light, i usually turn it on at 12 in the morning and turn it off at 11 at night. is this ok?
Posted 09-Aug-2006 09:56
bonny Ultimate Fish Guru Engineer in waiting Posts: 3121 Kudos: 498 Votes: 7 Registered: 09-Mar-2003	Is the tank planted? I presume by 12 in the morning you mean 12 noon. If the tank isn't planted you may find yourself having problems with algea. Also is there any natural light in the room with the tank? If so the tank will actually be lit for a significant period of time and fish need their sleep too! Probably better to put the light on some time in the morning and turn it off as it's getting dark outside.
Posted 09-Aug-2006 11:26
MtbGirl Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 19 Votes: 0 Registered: 31-Jul-2006	I'm no expert, but we usually turn our son's tank light off around 9pm, then turn it on again at 7am. This gives the fish plenty of time to sleep, and gives my son a chance to enjoy his pets after he comes home from day camp. Our tank: 45 gallons 7x Cardinal Tetras 7x Black Neon Tetras 7x Glowlight Tetras 2x Ottos 2x Ghost Shrimp 3x Spotted Corys 3x Panda Corys
Posted 09-Aug-2006 13:47
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	Edited by monkeyboy i have all of my tanks on timers. and i genearlly go from about 930am to about 930 pm and run moon lights from about 930pm till bout 11. then they come back on at 7am and go off at 930am. none of mine are planted and as far as algea, i've had no problems in any of them Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 09-Aug-2006 14:52
rocker23 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 70 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	the tank is planted and there is no natural light going to the tank, tnx for the replies=) i know better about lighting hours
Posted 09-Aug-2006 19:54
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	The hours you've got it on are okay. If it's planted generally 10-12 hours for most species of tropical plants that are used to a longer growing period. If its not planted and one sees a problem with algae in their tank photoperiod can be shortened as needed. Fish don't need that much bright light after all . ^_^
Posted 10-Aug-2006 00:07
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wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	Edited by wish-ga That was me deleting a duplicate post, as much as I like to think I am fascinating people don't need to read my posts twice I am sure blush My tanks are not planted (stocked with fish that come from rocky shores) so I have my timers set to come on at 6.30pm and switch off at 9.30pm. If I am at home and enjoying them I flick the override switch. But during the daytime they have ambient light from the windows... I keep the lights limited to times I will be home to enjoy them in an attempt to keep the algae in check. btw welcome mtbgirl ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
Posted 21-Aug-2006 04:33
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Both my timers are set for about 7.30am and turn off about 11hrs later. Both tanks are heavly planted as you can see in Photobucket. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos 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 21-Aug-2006 05:49
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