Leaving lights on off schedule

  • Thread starter Thread starter kcap
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

kcap

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Mar 2, 2026
Messages
23
Reaction score
39
Location
Houston
What state or country do you live in
Texas
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
The schedule i run for my lights is typically 7:30am-7:30pm, but I plan to have guests over one night pretty late, and want to be able to show off my aquarium. Would it be okay if I left the lights on until say 1am just one night?
 
I would set the schedule to go from 1pm to 1am for that day. Otherwise it should be fine. The increased duration could cause damage depending on how intense the lights are so I wouldn't make changes to the length of time.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT GIVES YOU THE GREATEST SATISFACTION THAT YOUR REEF IS DOING WELL?

  • Seeing noticeable coral growth

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • Watching corals open up and show their best color

    Votes: 6 30.0%
  • Seeing fish active, eating, and behaving naturally

    Votes: 2 10.0%
  • Spotting pods, sponges, and other tiny life

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Seeing fish clutches or invertebrate babies

    Votes: 1 5.0%
  • Having a long stretch without a major problem

    Votes: 2 10.0%
  • Looking at the whole tank and loving how it’s coming together

    Votes: 3 15.0%
  • Something else (post in the comments)

    Votes: 2 10.0%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new