hello, light make fish sleepless?

Discussion in 'Say Hello!' started by Petiaz, May 12, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Petiaz

    Petiaz Plankton

    Joined:
    May 12, 2010
    Messages:
    1
    ;) hello, eeeeeeverybody!
    I concern more about the living condition!
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    11,284
    Location:
    shenzhen Guangdong PRC
    Welcome to 3 reef petiaz

    you turn the lights off at night and they settle down


    Steve
     
  4. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2009
    Messages:
    2,788
    Location:
    Houston, TEXAS
    Hey, Welcome to 3reef.

    Can you please explain what lights are keeping your fish up so we can help?

    Also give us some details on what you are running, such as tank size, lights, fish and corals, ect..

    Nice to have you on Board!
     
  5. Pelado

    Pelado Montipora Digitata

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2009
    Messages:
    1,050
    Location:
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Why would you keep the lights on 24 hours? The fish need to rest at night and need to be without light for a certain period of time. ....
    Also my question about the details of your tank. equipment and fish-coral stock...
     
  6. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2010
    Messages:
    943
    Location:
    CT
    Welcome Aboard!!!

    Keep your lights on 10-12 hours a day depending on what your running; Power Compact, Actinics, Metal Halide, T5, etc... You should shut your lights off at night though!
     
  7. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

    Joined:
    May 31, 2008
    Messages:
    2,434
    Location:
    north carolina..obx
    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2010
    Messages:
    4,780
    Lights need to be off for like 10-14 hours a day. I know I can't sleep with the lights on, and neither can my fish.
     
  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2008
    Messages:
    5,176
    Location:
    Texas
    I'm Dr Nick

    [​IMG]
     
  11. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2009
    Messages:
    19,258
    Location:
    Sparks, NV
    Welcome to 3reef.

    Lights need to be off for around 12 hours a day.
     
  12. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2009
    Messages:
    2,390
    Location:
    Ft Washington, MD
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    For those of you joining us that are new to the hobby - the best piece of advice you'll get around here as a saltwater newbie is 3Reef's slogan
    "Go slow, let it grow."
    And for those experianced hobbyists joining us - it's still good advice :p
    good luck and post pics soon :)