Lights and Skimmer on or off?

BoomerD

BoomerD

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Lights don't matter much, other than during the cycle, water quality will most likely not be at it's highest, and an extended photo period may cause unwanted microalgaes to flourish. I always started skimming as soon as the tank was filled and operational. No sense leaving any unwanted proteins and gunk in the tank to create more pollutants.
 
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cheeks69

Wannabe Guru
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The pro's may be that any coral HH'ers would benefit from having a photoperiod, but keep it short for the reasons BoomerD mentioned.
 
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wickjr

Member
I started my 46 gal about a month ago and have run the lights and skimmer from day one. I've not tried it without the lights on, but I don't think all the stuff that is popping out of the live rock would have survived without the light. It gives me something interesting to watch while I wait to add livestock. Judging from the amount of brown liquid removed, I'm glad I have run the skimmer all along.
 
Little Luey

Little Luey

Active Member
Just keep the light on while you view the tank, maybe for 2 hours. Skimmer going at all times during the cycle.
 
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