Need to know soon

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by barkrulz, Jan 14, 2009.

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

  1. barkrulz

    barkrulz Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    37
    Location:
    PCB, FL.
    My water, live sand (argonite) and live rock will be delivered on Friday the 16th. However my light will not arrive until 19th or 20th, GRRRR shipping.

    Do i have to have the light on for the start of cycling or can i just throw it all in and put the light on when it arrives?

    I have some small lights. 36 inch single bulb floresents may 20ish watts each. (they are off my old fresh tank)

    125g tank with 156lbs of rock 40g fug (mud rock and macro algea)
     
    barkrulz, Jan 14, 2009
    barkrulz, Jan 14, 2009
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2007
    Messages:
    4,884
    Location:
    Louisville, GA
    nope you don't need the light on when cycling
     
    cuttingras, Jan 14, 2009
    cuttingras, Jan 14, 2009
    #2
  3. juliew

    juliew Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2008
    Messages:
    399
    Location:
    Central Florida
    It is my understanding that you do not need lighting during cycling.
     
    juliew, Jan 14, 2009
    juliew, Jan 14, 2009
    #3
  4. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2008
    Messages:
    1,828
    Location:
    Port Charlotte, FL
    I third this.. no lighting needed as I found out when setting my tank up. This also cuts down on algae bloom
     
    chris adams, Jan 14, 2009
    chris adams, Jan 14, 2009
    #4
  5. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

    Joined:
    May 31, 2008
    Messages:
    2,434
    Location:
    north carolina..obx
    In my opinion you can go with the set up and just add the light when it arrives 4 or 5 days wouldn't make a difference being you do not have any live stock in there yet and i have herd no lights, all lights and just Actinic lights dooring a cycle .
     
    homegrowncorals, Jan 14, 2009
    homegrowncorals, Jan 14, 2009
    #5
  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2008
    Messages:
    3,401
    Location:
    Dallas
    Not only is it not needed..it's preferred to not have them on during cycle.
     
    Av8Bluewater, Jan 14, 2009
    Av8Bluewater, Jan 14, 2009
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2008
    Messages:
    2,196
    +1 it will encourage algae growth which can lead to more work.
     
    {Nano}Reefer, Jan 14, 2009
    {Nano}Reefer, Jan 14, 2009
    #7
  8. barkrulz

    barkrulz Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    37
    Location:
    PCB, FL.
    right on thanks all for the fast response, you guys rock
     
    barkrulz, Jan 14, 2009
    barkrulz, Jan 14, 2009
    #8