Into the darkness?

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  1. Robs Reef

    Robs Reef Astrea Snail

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    Does anybody put shades, etc. around their tank? My DT is in the room where I sleep and sometimes I'm up into the wee hours of the morning. I want to make sure my tank inhabitants are getting sufficient darkness. Any thoughts?
     
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  2. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    i dont think its imperative that they have complete darkness, even in nature it is not complete dark with the moon and such. i wouldnt worry
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    No I do not think it's imperative either. I know my clownfish are dead asleep with the TV on at 10 pm.
     
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  4. Robs Reef

    Robs Reef Astrea Snail

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    Thank you guys. I was worried and didn't want to stress them out. Their owner is stressed out enough for all!
     
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  5. dweakl01

    dweakl01 Astrea Snail

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    I agree, you'll be fine letting ambient light from TVs, computers, windows, etc. into the room where the tank is. No issues.
     
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