Turn off pump

[a.perez1989]

Is bad for the fish tank if I turn everything off at night to sleep better?

 

[zigzag1]

Likely no, not better. Water movement is a big part of gas exchange. Also, most plants/aglae will change from consuming Co2 to consuming 02 (emitting Co2) in darkness, IIRC. In thier natural habitat, the currents also don't tend to slow at night. GL!

 

[funkejj]

Is it really that loud? I have had a few different tanks and never had it so loud that I couldn't sleep. What are you wanting to shut off?

 

[a.perez1989]

Well it's not that loud but I'm used to have a quite room. Guess I'll have to get used to it

 

[Chris27]

Yes it's bad, you need water movement for gas exchange and to allow the biofilter to do it's job.

At the very least, a couple of powerheads should be turned on, the sump pump and skimmer can be off.

BTW - Get one of those expensive memory foam beds - you won't be awake long enough for the noise to bother you......or if you don't have the money....a cheap bottle of whiskey should do the trick.

 

[Sk8r]

Yep, an 8 hour power-off can kill a tank.
Think of it as a peaceful waterfall.

 

[a.perez1989]

Yep, an 8 hour power-off can kill a tank.
Think of it as a peaceful waterfall.

Haha yeah that's what I think of, good one though lol

 

[Lynnmw1208]

you'll get used to it really quick. When my 30 gallon freshwater tank started leaking and I had to take it down, the house sounded too quiet! Now that my saltwater is up and running I can take a nap in a matter of seconds in the family room because of the soothing sound :lol2:

 

[a.perez1989]

Yes it's bad, you need water movement for gas exchange and to allow the biofilter to do it's job.

At the very least, a couple of powerheads should be turned on, the sump pump and skimmer can be off.

BTW - Get one of those expensive memory foam beds - you won't be awake long enough for the noise to bother you......or if you don't have the money....a cheap bottle of whiskey should do the trick.

Haha actually I did have a few drinks the first day of my tank so I didnt hear nothing that day but I'll get used to it

 

[njudson]

I've lost a fish to 2 hours with the pumps off once while I was cleaning them