no answer in the lighting forum

[ErockU]

I am 2 weeks into my new setup and cycle ( no more ammonia and nitrites high) It's a 55 gallon, 40 pounds of live sand and so far about 40 pounds of cured live rock. I was able to give my green chromis to a friend with a well established tank (thank god for the fish sake). My question is with just the live Rock and sand how long if at all should my lights be on. I was told that it would probably do more harm than good to have the lights on at all during this process. I am currently running the lights about 8-10 hours a day.

[mpwolken]

No problem either way. Lights aren't going to noticeably affect your cycle either way.

[zhenya]

You don't need to run your lights 10 hours a day at this point, however about 4 hours should be good enough for any photosynthetic critters that may survive cycling period.

[Steve McKay]

Normally I would say if your cycling (or just after) you don't need the lights on,it would promote unnecessary algae growth.I didn't have my lights on for over a full month.But after reading zhenya's statement which I agree with,I would do what he suggests.

[scubadude]

I am 2 weeks into my new setup and cycle ( no more ammonia and nitrites high)

Hi ErockU
Welcome to RL!

Just an FYI 2 weeks is not enough time to say that you wont have high nitrites or ammonia anymore....Your cycling may last alot longer than you think. Good luck and try and get us some pics they can tell us alot about your tank

[zhenya]

Hey Rocky,

How you been?
Long time no see...