Changing the timers on your aquarium
Time to change your clocks again for Daylight Savings Time (DST). People in general seem to have different ideas about when to “spring forward” and “fall back,” and tank users are no different. Should you change the timers in your aquariums now that the time has changed? Here are some things to think about.
Why an aquarium timer is useful
It’s important to think about tank alarms when talking about Daylight Savings Time. Timers are helpful for controlling the light in the tank because they keep you from having to make changes by hand. You won’t have to change the lights every day if you have a timer. Remember that different tanks need different amounts of light depending on what’s living in them. Different plants and fish need different amounts of light. It’s best to talk to a professional who can give you advice that is relevant to your situation. In general, tanks need about 10 hours of light every day.
Set up a timetable
It’s important to think about how changing the time of day will affect your tank. Because fish and plants don’t naturally change to daylight saving time, you should set your aquarium’s lighting to stay on the same routine every day. To make it look like moonlight, you could use natural white light during the day and a strong blue light at night. This not only makes the room look nicer, but it also makes your plants and fish feel more at ease.
Making Changes to Match DST
We talked about how fish don’t sync their internal clocks with human time in the last part. Each owner can choose how to change their setting for daylight saving time. You could change the lights in your tank to fit your needs. Consistency is the most important thing to remember. If you do decide to change the lighting setting, do it slowly so the plants and fish have time to get used to it.
