Moon Light

[RyanDragon]

I have 2 dual mooonlights on my T5 HO unit,, am I suppose to leave it on for the whole night ? current I only leave it on for about 3 hours and then turn it off at 9 PM. From 9PM to 6:45 AM the tank is completely dark.... so should I leave it on for the whole night or wat I'm currently doing is fine ?

 

[thegrun]

I do the same as you, off at 11 pm, on at 6 am. I was leaving them on all night, but the corals directly under the lights never closed-up. I figured they could use a rest, so I put the moon lights on a timer. I know others leave them on all night, but I think all lights out for a few hours is best.

 

[RyanDragon]

ok,,, and btw is it ok to use activated carbon in a reef tank ? does the carbon filter out all the calcium and essential elements that are useful to the reef tank ?

 

[RyanDragon]

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[Sisterlimonpot]

It's all about preference. Moon lights offer nothing to the tank except it looks good to the viewer. Having them go off when you go to bed is fine.

I know others like to mimic the monthly lunar cycle for more realistic conditions. Who knows that might help promote night time breeding???

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

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I thought RC fixed the double post

 

[RyanDragon]

ok,, thanks guys and like I was asking is it ok to use activated carbon in a reef tank ?

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14784377#post14784377 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanDragon
ok,, thanks guys and like I was asking is it ok to use activated carbon in a reef tank ?

Oh, Definitely use it, It doesn't remove calcium or essential elements.