Light Over Night

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Conor, Feb 23, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2010
    Messages:
    172
    Location:
    Ireland
    I just purchased a LED light for my marine biOrb and was wondering is it best too leave it on (as moonlight setting) overnight. or should I completely turn the light off while sleeping ?
     
    Conor, Feb 23, 2010
    Conor, Feb 23, 2010
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

    Joined:
    May 1, 2009
    Messages:
    1,888
    Location:
    new jersey
    I keep mine on all night and they turn off in the morning.
     
    the fisherman, Feb 23, 2010
    the fisherman, Feb 23, 2010
    #2
  3. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2009
    Messages:
    4,767
    Location:
    New Freedom, PA
    if it has 465nm blue LED's then it is great to leave on at night...
    otherwise, do not leave them on at night
     
    Dingo, Feb 23, 2010
    Dingo, Feb 23, 2010
    #3
  4. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2006
    Messages:
    1,311
    Location:
    Denver, Colorado
    Why's that?
     
    Brandon1023, Feb 23, 2010
    Brandon1023, Feb 23, 2010
    #4
  5. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2010
    Messages:
    2,186
    Location:
    CT
    I run my moonlights from 10pm-5am every night once my main fixture turns off.
     
    MoJoe, Feb 23, 2010
    MoJoe, Feb 23, 2010
    #5
  6. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2009
    Messages:
    4,767
    Location:
    New Freedom, PA
    465nm and the surrounding wavelengths are what is reflected from the moon... this is the light that corals which still carry out photosynthesis at night through phosphorescence can harness. If you have any corals that glow vibrant green under the blue lights then you are at an okay wavelength for nightime...
     
    Dingo, Feb 23, 2010
    Dingo, Feb 23, 2010
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2010
    Messages:
    172
    Location:
    Ireland
    Its a FOWLR tank, the LED light is only 12v
     
    Conor, Feb 23, 2010
    Conor, Feb 23, 2010
    #7