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[Dude]

how many hours of sleep should i give my fish (community with a ram)

with plants

10 12

i heard of ppl who never turn off their lights

dose it really matter?

 

[paulthegreat]

A good day-night cycle is important for the health of the whole tank I go for a 12 hour balance. If you consider that in the far North(or South) it can be constant daylight for a month or more at the height of summer and the wild fish that live in these regions have adapted, then I am sure some tanks would be okay leaving the lights on. I am not sure that it would be the best thing for all types of tropical fish since many of them are nocturnal. Then there would be the algea problem

 

[Dude]

cool thanks



cool thanks

 

[acetennis2002]

If you wish to view your tank at night perhaps look into getting moon lights they really look great in a tank i have one in my 40 gal.

 

[jkrekord]

you should have your light on for 10-12 hours

 

[fish_keeper2]

i tend to have my lights on form 8 am to 10-12 pm(occasionaly later but rarely). more than most suggest but i find no harm in it.

 

[timmystood]

I have live plants and do:

5 Hours on in (7-12)
4 Hours off
5 Hours on (4-9)

This helps control algae