![]() If you’re not at home, forget or have an irregular schedule, it’s easy to just leave the aquarium light on.īut a simple aquarium timer will solve this problem and even reduce the amount of algae scraping and aquarium maintenance required to keep your aquarium looking good. Running the aquarium light day and night increases the chances of excess algae growth. Since algae are plants, they get their energy through photosynthesis. Many fish graze on algae cells and the zooplankton that crawls on the algae.īut no one wants algae growing all over the glass, plants, and ornaments. It’s impossible to eliminate these tiny plants. Algae are always present in all aquariums. Algae growth & LightingĪnother important factor for controlling how long your aquarium light is on is algae growth. ![]() ![]() The corals synchronize feeding and algae activity based on photoperiod.Īs the latest research shows, lighting and the on-off cycle is important to aquarium life. Coral and algae help each other by sharing nutrients each need. This probably helped the fish avoid predators by hiding out in shady spots.īy sensing light, aquarium fish develop an internal rhythm t hat controls feeding, immune system, cell repair, and even sleep cycles.īut there’s more! Reef corals contain algae that live inside their fleshy tissue. Blind cave fish were able to see the light and shadows through their pineal gland Observations in the research aquariums showed that the cave fish always sought out the aquarium’s shady area, even if it was caused by a moving hand. The eyes and even skin also act as light “receptors”.īiologists at the University of Maryland discovered that blind cave fish (Mexican tetra), fish with no eyes, can sense a shadow that passes over them. ![]() Some fish have fewer pigment cells over the pineal organ, so light can be easily pass through the skin. Light acts as a signal, regulating the fish’s immune system and metabolism.įish have a light-sensing organ called the pineal gland, located above the brain. Plants & Lightingīiologists have also discovered that fish respond to the light cycle! When you turn the light on and off has a direct impact on your fish’s health. This internal clock is based on the Earth’s natural 24-hour lighting cycle, including sunrise and sunset. Oh, but they DO! Scientists have long been studying something called “circadian rhythms”.Ī circadian rhythm is a natural, internal clock that regulates biological processes throughout a 24-hour period.īiologists have discovered fish, and even aquatic plants have an internal rhythm that regulates their behavior and metabolism. You may be thinking: “So what, fish don’t care”. What happens during a vacation or long holiday? The fish and plants sit in darkness or live for days in a fully illuminated aquarium. We often get busy and forget to switch the light on or off. There’s really no need to go through the routine of turning the aquarium light on in the morning and off at night. Nature style planted aquarium landscapeīut what if you don’t have a high-tech aquarium light? You can still automatically control your lights with an add-on timer. Many of today’s LED aquarium lights come with lighting programs that automatically turn on/off, recreating sunrise and sunset. ![]() This product is UL listed and is backed by a one-year limited warranty.Aquarium automation uses high-tech electronics, Wi-Fi, and computer technology to handle many of the everyday tasks we used to perform by hand. For use in single-pole applications only. myTouchSmart timers are an incredibly easy way to automate your lights to be on when you need them most and are compatible with CFL, LED, incandescent and halogen light sources. Easy-to-install, the myTouchSmart In-Wall digital Timer replaces your existing light switch. The In-Wall Timer also features blue LED indicators that show active programs, a large LCD screen for effortless viewing, large buttons for added convenience and a battery backup that maintains your settings in the event of a power loss. It is equipped with two sets of "my on/off time" buttons, enabling you to easily program your lights to turn on and off to fit your schedule, as well as on/off override buttons. The state-of-the art timer delivers convenient automation for lights, fans, appliances and electronics, both indoor and out. Save energy, save money and feel secure with myTouchSmart In-Wall Digital Timer. MyTouchSmart timers are an incredibly easy way to automate your lights to be on when you need them most. ![]()
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