I was wondering if a 12 on 12 off was the way to go for the light cycle on my tank. This is what I've been doing but I've heard of different cycles that some people go by. Also I have the blue led moonlight too and wondered if it was best to leave it on at night or not. I always cut all lights off at night except my fuge.
Light cycle question
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Flreefer
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It really depends on how strong your lights are, but 8-12 hours is pretty much the standard. I run T5's and leave the daylights on for 10, and the actinics on for 12.
As far as the moons, I try to mimic the lunar cycle, best I can. 1 week off, 2 weeks increasing in time, and 1 week on most of the night. I'm sure it's not necessary, but I think it gives everything a more natural feel. Most spawning is governed by the lunar cycle, corals included, so...why not? Still hoping for some of my corals to spawn!! Fingers crossed
As far as the moons, I try to mimic the lunar cycle, best I can. 1 week off, 2 weeks increasing in time, and 1 week on most of the night. I'm sure it's not necessary, but I think it gives everything a more natural feel. Most spawning is governed by the lunar cycle, corals included, so...why not? Still hoping for some of my corals to spawn!! Fingers crossed
Shoei
Aquarium Advice Regular
Personally i run 10 hrs white 12 hrs blue and i keep my moon lights on all night mimicing the lunar cycle would be awesome but i think thats to much work for me IMO but i think its peoples preferences unless you have an algae issue in your tank then you want less lights.
Well algae is not a problem for me but I've been trying to get rid of this cyano patch that keeps coming back. Will the blue moonlight contribute to the growth? And also is it best to leave on the moonlight during night or just leave them off? (pitch black)
kdpuffer
Aquarium Advice Addict
The moonlights are dim enough they don't effect anything, they are purely for our pleasure. If you have them and want them on giver if not leave them off. I personally leave mine all 24/7.
