Moon lights

CRW Reef

CRW Reef

Blue Whale
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So I'm wondering if anyone has noticed any benefit to running led moon lights. I am running a bar of moon lights but it isn't covering my whole tank, only about 60-70%. While I do have some of my larger colonies under this light, I can't say that I have noticed any better growth or increased happiness.

Let me know your thoughts
 
coloagro

coloagro

Tang
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I run my Rkl moonlights that are on a lunar cycle.... No difference in growth. I think it's the old adage " mimic the ocean as close as humanely possible"
 
cdrewferd

cdrewferd

Reef Shark
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Mostly for us I believe. However, some corals feed at night, so if you spot feed it'll be easier to see them. I didn't do moonlights on my LED build and have t noticed a difference.


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09bumblebee

09bumblebee

Dolphin
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They are great nightlights in your house lmao.
 
SteveT

SteveT

Butterfly Fish
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As far as I know, the only physiological benefit from lunar lights on a lunar cycle is potentially stimulating a spawning event. Corals and some fish rely on the lunar cycle to let them know when the best time to spawn is. In the case of Corals broadcast spawning, this is how they synchronize the release of gametes into the water to increase the chance of fertilization. I have also heard a benefit of lunar lights when you have an aggressive anemone like a carpet, fish will be less likely to accidently swim into it at night.
 
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hurrafreak

Orca
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THis is also my understanding of the benefits from having moonlights. Same thing for any fish you have that are nocturnal. I've heard as well though that the more we can replicate what the ocean does the better. There may be some things that we just haven't discovered yet that are benefits from having moonlight?
 
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