K keiths Fish Fanatic Joined Apr 8, 2006 Messages 61 Reaction score 0 Location St. Louis, MO Apr 10, 2006 #1 I currently have the lights on my aquarium set to turn on at 6pm and off at 6am. Is this a bad idea for the fish? Do they need it to be completely dark at any time?
I currently have the lights on my aquarium set to turn on at 6pm and off at 6am. Is this a bad idea for the fish? Do they need it to be completely dark at any time?
B bobf Fishaholic Joined Feb 3, 2006 Messages 408 Reaction score 0 Location Rainy Manchester, UK. Apr 10, 2006 #2 Yes, a bit of darkness would give the fish chance to rest a bit. Unless you are an insomniac why have the lights on all night anyway? Just adds to cost but worse likely to encourage algae growth too.
Yes, a bit of darkness would give the fish chance to rest a bit. Unless you are an insomniac why have the lights on all night anyway? Just adds to cost but worse likely to encourage algae growth too.
OP OP K keiths Fish Fanatic Joined Apr 8, 2006 Messages 61 Reaction score 0 Location St. Louis, MO Apr 10, 2006 #3 I guess I could turn them off around 2 or 3. I go to bed pretty late.
