lighting times

[simon g]

i am just turning my lights on in the morning and off when i go to bed i was wondering if there is a certain amount of light the fish and plants need as im going to buy a timer tommorrow and need to know the best setting times ,

 

[KentBlokey]

They say around 10 -12 hours for plants growth. If you have no Plants then I guess just for when you want to see the Fish. As long as they're not in complete darkness all day long.

 

[TESS]

Fish dont realy need the light much, but the plants will need 8 hours. I leave my lights on for 10 hours a day, the fish are fine with that and the plants are blooming. .
So if i turned the lights on at 8am they would be turned off by 8pm.

 

[keane]

not to pick holes but thats 12 hours not 10! lol

tbr

 

[Salt Freak]

my reef tanks lights get 12 hours of light from ten to ten. its a good idea to turn your lights on at the same time everyday to minimize fish stress.

 

[TESS]

Yes my mistake 12 hours