Guest oregongal Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I am fairly new, and am not sure about the amount of time to leave the lights on in the tank. The last couple of nights I have turned them out when I go to bed.On again when I get up. Is this OK? Is there a rule of thumb to follow for lights on. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member br553 Posted March 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2007 It should be fine. I usually have the lights on my goldie tanks on for about 12 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member glitterfish Posted March 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2007 I do the same, 12 hours a day, off at night so they can sleep too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member viscosity2004 Posted March 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2007 I get up and go to sleep at different times, so I have an outlet timer do it for me. I believe it's about ~11 hours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member smwilliams Posted March 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2007 mine come on when we get up (10-12 ish- we work second shift) and go out about 11... sometimes sooner if we're home. my little oranda "goes to sleep" under "his" plant, in the same spot every night, so when he goes to sleep, i turn the light off. when he gets more protein, he has a bit more energy, either that or when the water is a bit cooler, so when he stays up later, i give him a bit more light, but i pretty much do about 12 hours, and give my John Waters what my John Waters wants. (he's so spoiled) i wouldn't have it any other way of course. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oregongal Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Thank you all so much, its great to have such a group to chat with. I really want to do this all the correct way for the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yazooo Posted March 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2007 I really tend to let the tank just have natural daylight for as long as its bright enough, about 5pm, 6pm I switch the tank lights on till maybe 8pm and then turn them off and just let it be lit by the room side light which is pretty dim and they go into complete darkness then from between 12-1am when I go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mrbumblebee Posted March 3, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2007 Light timings will also depend on whether you are/or intend to introduce live plants into your setup and also how much natural light your tank recieves (depending on where it is positioned in your home) You may also need to adjust your lighting in response to brown/green algae levels too. Day/Night routines are important to goldfish health. I recommend using a timer too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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