Kind of depends whats on the rock when you get it. If there is macroalgae or coralline on it then yes run lights if you want it to stay alive. If no or not then no lights is fine. Running lights does increase the risk of having other algaes also.This eases my mind, thanks so much, I got a kiddo looking forward to some fish.
I’ll have the ATO going and I’ll get her to do a water change a week. They are coming from KP aquatics UPS overnight Air. When I spoke to Phil he said they would be wet. I will know more when they arrive.
Also, should I run any lights while I’m gone?