Do you ever have no lights on?

[PacoPetty]

I have a Bio Cube 32 and my lights run 24/7 although the night lights are low.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I have a Bio Cube 32 and my lights run 24/7 although the night lights are low.

Really should have dark periods. Even if it's fish only and especially if it's with coral. All need to rest. Just as in nature.

 

[GabeM]

Every night! Photoperiods are important for nature, hormones, etc.

 

[lapin]

If 9:00 am then on
If 7:30pm off
Default off

 

[PacoPetty]

How long should they be in total darkness?

 

[Mical]

I use Apex's Season Table and it averages about 14 hours total daylight. Roughly 1.5 hours sun up and 1.5 hrs dusk.

 

[PacoPetty]

I use Apex's Season Table and it averages about 14 hours total daylight. Roughly 1.5 hours sun up and 1.5 hrs dusk.

Thank you!

 

[Oropher]

Total darkness at least 8 hours.
3 hours dawn (ramp up), 3 hours dusk (ramp down), 8 hours full (however you could dip the light 2 times during this 8 hours), 2 hours just blue (moonlight).

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Mine runs 12 hr from 9-9pm. Sump light is on from 7pm-7am. I have an open stand so there’s some light out if they want to see lol. But seriously, you should have dark hours so the animals can rest.

 

[Uncle99]

In darkness, the photosynthetic process is at rest. This is important.
Provided the period is consistent, anywhere between 8-14.

 

[sfin52]

Lights off completely 2300 -0800. Ramp up 0800-1200. Lights dim from 2100-2200 antic 75% 2200-2300

 

[PacoPetty]

In darkness, the photosynthetic process is at rest. This is important.
Provided the period is consistent, anywhere between 8-14.

Thank you! I am going lights out 10 pm to 6 am.

 

[Duffer]

Lights off at night for 12 hrs

 

[PacoPetty]

I am changing my schedule this evening to #1 11 am - 7 pm #2 10 am - 8 pm and #3 9 am - 9 pm.

 

[BZOFIQ]

every night, midningt to 7

 

[Hemmdog]

Mine is in complete darkness from 8:30pm-9:30am

 

[Dorinda]

Mine are total darkness from 11:00pm till 7:00 am