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03/18/2019, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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? about lights out
I want to go on vacation and really don't want my lights going on and off while im away. How long can my corals go without light in the basement. Its not pitch black down there but its dark. I have zoos, rics, chalice, leathers, xenia, GSP, what do you think . Thanks
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03/18/2019, 09:09 PM | #2 |
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Why wouldnt you want your lights to come on? Makes no sense......
your tank is use to a light schedule and tho they might not die in a few days everyone will be stressed out and upset including fish.
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03/19/2019, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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Typically a 3 day lights out period is considered acceptable and doesn't seem to cause any harm to corals..
Beyond that the potential for stunting growth/growth regression,etc... could be possible.. If you need to turn lights off during vacation that may indicate a problem that you should really address.. Vacation should only require thought about feeding and top off water..
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Like you say all I worry about when I am gone is feeding, the rest of my tank is in auto mode from light to Auto Top Off and dosing..... Would be interested why he feels like he needs to turn his lights off
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03/19/2019, 08:51 PM | #5 |
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I am using mars aqua led. I guess I need more confidence in my fixtures.
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