Lights on with no coral after cycle?

[PegasisR]

Should I keep my light on after cycling my tank recently? Even if there is no coral?

 

[James M]

Are there fish ?

 

[Jason mack]

Do you have any fish yet ??

 

[Retro Reefer]

I like to keep my lights off for a couple months on a new tank and then slowly ramp them up and adjust as I start stocking based on the needs of corals and the amount of algae growth I’m experiencing.

 

[PegasisR]

There are fish only two at the moment! Alright I'll keep them off till corals then

 

[James M]

Do you have enough daylight for the fish to tell when it’s day time or night time ?

 

[PegasisR]

Do you have enough daylight for the fish to tell when it’s day time or night time ?

I have the tank near my backyard sliding door which is basically a big window XD but blinds cover it and some indirect light comes through!

 

[James M]

I have the tank near my backyard sliding door which is basically a big window XD but blinds cover it and some indirect light comes through!

That’s good

 

[PegasisR]

That’s good

But what is ideal for the time the lights are off?

 

[James M]

But what is ideal for the time the lights are off?

I keep them on regardless if there’s coral

 

[PegasisR]

I keep them on regardless if there’s coral

But what about nuisance algae?

 

[James M]

But what about nuisance algae?

You’re going to get ugly stage either way