Jul 5, 2023 #1 A Atomins Community Member View Badges R2R App User EPRA Member Joined Jul 11, 2018 Messages 72 Reaction score 16 Location Lehigh valley Rating - 0% 0 0 0 hey guys im just wondering how long healthy coral can go without light, having an algae issue and was gonna just shut the lights off for a few days and see what happens
hey guys im just wondering how long healthy coral can go without light, having an algae issue and was gonna just shut the lights off for a few days and see what happens
Jul 5, 2023 #2 shadow_k I have a kickable face View Badges CTARS Member R2R Secret Santa 2024 Joined Jan 21, 2021 Messages 4,832 Reaction score 11,042 Location bridgeport Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I’ve known people to do complete blackouts for 3-5 days depending on the severity of the issue. And the corals were completely fine
I’ve known people to do complete blackouts for 3-5 days depending on the severity of the issue. And the corals were completely fine
Jul 5, 2023 #3 M mike550 Valuable Member View Badges Midwest Reefer Joined Oct 13, 2019 Messages 2,269 Reaction score 2,328 Location Chicago Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Ive done 3 day blackouts without issues. Think of it like cloudy days
Jul 5, 2023 #4 O Om84 Active Member View Badges R2R App User My Tank Thread Joined Oct 26, 2018 Messages 386 Reaction score 336 Location Chicago Suburbs Rating - 100% 1 0 0 I have been battling dinoflagellates over last 3 months. I have done several 3 day black outs and have not had any issues.
I have been battling dinoflagellates over last 3 months. I have done several 3 day black outs and have not had any issues.
Jul 5, 2023 #5 cwerner Active Member View Badges Wisco Reefers Joined Sep 8, 2020 Messages 453 Reaction score 737 Location Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Rating - 0% 0 0 0 My lights were out for over a week without any issues at all. High light is much more dangerous than low light or no light.
My lights were out for over a week without any issues at all. High light is much more dangerous than low light or no light.
