Night time snack?

stl fish spot · 07/09/2011, 11:07 PM

Is it ok to turn on your moon light after lights out.and if I did and the fish woke up and appear hungry should I feed them

Eric the half-bee · 07/09/2011, 11:16 PM

Well, moon lights are so named to mimic the moon. So yes, turn them on at night. You could feed them if you want but not neccessary.

InsaneClownFish · 07/09/2011, 11:49 PM

You can feed up to 3 times a day, and in fact some people prefer it. However, this is dependent on your system, the type of fish you keep, and your export system.

Keep in mind that your fish will always "appear" hungry. My Vlamingi would jump in my lap and dance the Samba if she thought it would get her more Nori.

My Chocolate Lab appears hungry 24/7. He often wakes up in the middle of the night and "appears" famished. I assure you, this is not the case.

stl fish spot · 07/09/2011, 11:57 PM

Thanks , we are reading slot about salt water and it has become a obsession.toughie have been huge help

boombox3 · 07/10/2011, 10:32 AM

Many LEDS on the market try to replicate the moon's spectrum so you will have corals remaining open. I usually keep them on until 4 am. Then my fish sleep. Moonlights influence feeding and spawning behavior.

07/09/2011, 11:07 PM	#1
stl fish spot Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 74	Night time snack? Is it ok to turn on your moon light after lights out.and if I did and the fish woke up and appear hungry should I feed them

07/09/2011, 11:16 PM	#2
Eric the half-bee Passer of gasses Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 837	Well, moon lights are so named to mimic the moon. So yes, turn them on at night. You could feed them if you want but not neccessary. __________________ MOLON LABE - King Leonidas I A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have. – Barry Goldwater Current Tank Info: Semi agressive reef-400 gal.-8 tangs,2 rabbit fish,zebra moray,blue ribbon eel,Janss' pipe,pair bangaiis,wrasse,tomato clown,maroon clown

07/09/2011, 11:49 PM	#3
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	You can feed up to 3 times a day, and in fact some people prefer it. However, this is dependent on your system, the type of fish you keep, and your export system. Keep in mind that your fish will always "appear" hungry. My Vlamingi would jump in my lap and dance the Samba if she thought it would get her more Nori. My Chocolate Lab appears hungry 24/7. He often wakes up in the middle of the night and "appears" famished. I assure you, this is not the case. __________________ 7 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

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07/09/2011, 11:57 PM	#4
stl fish spot Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 74	Thanks , we are reading slot about salt water and it has become a obsession.toughie have been huge help

07/10/2011, 10:32 AM	#5
boombox3 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 170	Many LEDS on the market try to replicate the moon's spectrum so you will have corals remaining open. I usually keep them on until 4 am. Then my fish sleep. Moonlights influence feeding and spawning behavior.