aer0 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 So I have this nano tank that im working on putting together at the moment for a little SPS display... At the moment the tank is in the process of bedding in/cycle, I bought live rock from my LFS for it so its "mid" cycle at the moment ive also added a small amount of blood-worms to introduce some more ammonia to the tank when it starts to break down. My question is, at the moment I want to enhance the cycle, promote growth in the tank... algae, misys etc... If I leave my lighting on 24/7 is this going to be a bad thing? At the moment there is no coral in there so no coral bleach will happen or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 best to start as you mean to go on excessive light can bleach your rock if it has coraline on it slow and steady will win the race too much haste may lead to a fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 So I have this nano tank that im working on putting together at the moment for a little SPS display... At the moment the tank is in the process of bedding in/cycle, I bought live rock from my LFS for it so its "mid" cycle at the moment ive also added a small amount of blood-worms to introduce some more ammonia to the tank when it starts to break down. My question is, at the moment I want to enhance the cycle, promote growth in the tank... algae, misys etc... If I leave my lighting on 24/7 is this going to be a bad thing? At the moment there is no coral in there so no coral bleach will happen or anything like that. Well...Leaving my lights on for 24/7 appeared to be the beginning point of my happy, healthy marine tank turning into a bleached, wasteland deathtrap... Changed the timer because the time was wrong then went on vacation for 3 weeks. When I came back half the corals were bleached or dead, the other half were retracted, several fish were dead. I never was able to get any fish or coral to grow well after that and most died within a few weeks of being put in. So...Anecdotally, I'd say don't leave the lights on 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aer0 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 sweet thanks for the rapid replies gents, they are currently on the same timer as my Cichlid tank so coming on at 8am and off at 8:30pm that should be about right I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I think the only thing that benefits from 24/7 Light are those algae growing mats. I think even Macroalgae benefits from a rest period. Some do 24/7 with macros, some do the reverse photo period of the display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I think the only thing that benefits from 24/7 Light are those algae growing mats. I think even Macroalgae benefits from a rest period. Some do 24/7 with macros, some do the reverse photo period of the display Reverse to display can help with ph swings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I thought reverse to display was the standard for algae scrubbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I thought reverse to display was the standard for algae scrubbers. Certainly what I do on my algae scrubber. Seems to keep the tank pretty stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuchessofSquee Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Sorry what do people mean by reverse to display? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Lights on opposite cycles Rachel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuchessofSquee Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Aaaah. My setup is too simple for that, which is lucky because so is my brain lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 You and me both haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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