So where my tank is ending it’s cycling , I started turning on the lights only for about 6 hrs. I have a FluvalSmart reef light that i can program . Should my light be full on during the day . With full spectrum or dimmed. Or does it not matter at this time until I get softies and fish in tank.
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GThompson
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It really shouldn’t matter until you have something in the tank. I added a screenshot of my light parameters
BeejReef
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Doesn't really matter until you have coral or fish.
The fish like a light schedule. Helps them to know feeding time and such.
Right now, you'll just be growing algae and diatoms with the full spectrum. That's not necessarily a bad thing. It has to happen. Some say let's get it on and get through it.
Lighting can get pretty technical. Most people will run 10-12 hours of mostly blues with 3-6 hours of a fuller spectrum mid day. You can decide what is day and night for your tank (provided it's not being lit by windows) if you like to keep odd hours.
The fish like a light schedule. Helps them to know feeding time and such.
Right now, you'll just be growing algae and diatoms with the full spectrum. That's not necessarily a bad thing. It has to happen. Some say let's get it on and get through it.
Lighting can get pretty technical. Most people will run 10-12 hours of mostly blues with 3-6 hours of a fuller spectrum mid day. You can decide what is day and night for your tank (provided it's not being lit by windows) if you like to keep odd hours.
