How Long Without Light?

[BigHildy53]

On vacation and my Apex is unresponsive. Not connected to fusion and not processing. Meaning that the EB832s are providing power, but activities such as turning on the lights are not functioning. I have had someone check the tank, the skimmer, return pump, heaters, power heads are operational. But I will be on vacation for 5 more days. At what point will not having light affect the fish and smattering of non-SPS corals?

 

[Crabs McJones]

It shouldn't have any affect on the fish. Usually for algea outbreaks and stuff like that it's recommended a three day blackout period without any ill effects, but I don't know if 5 days without light is going to cause any problems. I wouldn't believe so as some corals go as much as a week during the stormy season without light. Does the person checking the tank have the capability of manually overriding your lights?

 

[BigHildy53]

They could manually do the lights. But my fear is that they wouldn't be turned off and it would spur an ugly outbreak.

 

[BigHildy53]

I will probably ask them to get a basic timer and talk them through disconnecting the Kessils from the Apex. Then set the color and intensity.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I will probably ask them to get a basic timer and talk them through disconnecting the Kessils from the Apex. Then set the color and intensity.

What do you have for Kessils? ( I ask because I'm a Kessil man myself. )

 

[BigHildy53]

A360W on a 6' 180g. Recently added two T5s, ATI blue plus.

 

[Crabs McJones]

A360W on a 6' 180g. Recently added two T5s, ATI blue plus.

Nice! I have a pair of A360's over my 40 B

 

[BigHildy53]

Love the shimmer.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Love the shimmer.

It's unmatched in my opinion. I feel kind of stupid right now. I asked you what you had for lights and I never looked at your signature lol!

 

[eatbreakfast]

Is there ambient light from windows? If so, I wouldn't worry at all about the fish not having tank lights.

 

[BigHildy53]

I can remotely turn the room lights on. Would provide some light

 

[eatbreakfast]

I can remotely turn the room lights on. Would provide some light

Fish don't need anymore than that.

 

[thaitopher]

I dont know the max time possible but I have done a three and a half day blackout without any issues