Does Live Rocks need some sun?

GoLowDrew · 10/24/2014, 11:34 AM

FOLR tank. Everything works great for 10 years, so why change it, right?

Just wondering if it would be beneficial for my LRs to get some sun? Because the tank is FOLR, I hardly turn on the tank light.

Is it a good idea for the rocks to get some sun? Or it's a bad idea as it will create algae, and algae issues?

Currently, I have no algae issues, and hardly need to clean the surface of the glass.

billdogg · 10/24/2014, 12:31 PM

Because it is a fish only system, and the fish could care less, it really doesn't matter. Whatever works for you. Should you decide to start keeping any corals then you will, of course, need to start lighting the tank at regular intervals. I go with 12 on 12 off

danil · 10/24/2014, 02:53 PM

When you're saying "beneficial" what benefits do you have in mind? If you're happy keep it as it is. On general note sun light isn't good for a fish tank. It has full (natural) spectrum and that something we want to avoid in out tank to prevent algae blooms. In your case one of the possible scenario for sun exposure is algae bloom. If you want to start growing corals I would buy nice light fixture (led). With it you would be in control of intensity and spectrum.

GoLowDrew · 10/24/2014, 04:10 PM

I don't know. Just thought anything natural would benefit from natural sunlight. You are right about the algae. I don't have an issue with it. Why create it as a side product.

10/24/2014, 11:34 AM	#1
GoLowDrew No Title Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 390	Does Live Rocks need some sun? FOLR tank. Everything works great for 10 years, so why change it, right? Just wondering if it would be beneficial for my LRs to get some sun? Because the tank is FOLR, I hardly turn on the tank light. Is it a good idea for the rocks to get some sun? Or it's a bad idea as it will create algae, and algae issues? Currently, I have no algae issues, and hardly need to clean the surface of the glass. __________________ Thanks for answering my questions. Current Tank Info: 29G with 30lbs Live Rock, powerhead, one Clown fish.

10/24/2014, 12:31 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Because it is a fish only system, and the fish could care less, it really doesn't matter. Whatever works for you. Should you decide to start keeping any corals then you will, of course, need to start lighting the tank at regular intervals. I go with 12 on 12 off __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

10/24/2014, 04:10 PM	#4
GoLowDrew No Title Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 390	I don't know. Just thought anything natural would benefit from natural sunlight. You are right about the algae. I don't have an issue with it. Why create it as a side product. __________________ Thanks for answering my questions. Current Tank Info: 29G with 30lbs Live Rock, powerhead, one Clown fish.

10/24/2014, 02:53 PM	#3
danil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 935	When you're saying "beneficial" what benefits do you have in mind? If you're happy keep it as it is. On general note sun light isn't good for a fish tank. It has full (natural) spectrum and that something we want to avoid in out tank to prevent algae blooms. In your case one of the possible scenario for sun exposure is algae bloom. If you want to start growing corals I would buy nice light fixture (led). With it you would be in control of intensity and spectrum.