how long

[dustin_P74]

do yall keep your lights on during the day?

 

[Bifferwine]

Usually 12 to 14 hours depending on what time I get up and what time I get home. So none of the above!

 

[dustin_P74]

do you not have them on timers

 

[Bifferwine]

No, I haven't found a timer yet that can support my 1200 watt lights. The tend to...ahh...melt things that I plug them into. Home Depot and Lowe's don't sell anything that strong, the dude in the electrical dept. at Home Depot referred me to a commercial lighting installation company, and said they might be able to provide me with something. I haven't called yet.

 

[dustin_P74]

i thought it was bad for the fish to keep the lights on that long

 

[Bifferwine]

Most people keep them on for around 12 hours a day. Mine stay on around that, plus or minus a couple hours depending on how my day is going.

 

[cumminz]

from what i read 12-14 is ideal

 

[cthegame]

You poll doesnt have any options for 12-14 hours so i cant vote.

Since i only have 300watts of PC lights, i keep them on for a good 12 -14 hours. Like Biff.

 

[daugherty]

my lights are on for 16 hours every day

 

[kyle]

yea i cant really vote ether. i keep my lights on for about 13hrs a day

 

[SalteeDogg]

Man im out of options too!!! I keep my lights on around 14-15 hours, sometimes less and sometimes MORE!

 

[dustin_P74]

i didnt put that option on because i remember reading alot about how that length of time is bad so i didnt even think about putting it

 

[bri74]

I leave them on for 12-14 also just depends on the day. No current schedule at all. 110 watt compacts

 

[Bifferwine]

It can be bad if you're having algae problems, but for a tank with no algae problems, a couple extra hours won't hurt anything.