Quick Lighting Question

[Girl Got Mojo]

I need to be in and out of the house for long periods of time in the next few days. I am set for food for my fish but I am a little worried about lighting. I accidentally left it on overnight the next day my fishes color was very faded and they were all sedated acting. But Ive also left the light during a whole day and they were the same. I know i need a timer thing but cant find one soon enough.

So the short of it is, which is better for 30-40 hours at a time? Light on or off? (I'm Leaning towards off)

[rich311k]

I would leave it off. Ambient light is fine for the fish.

[KingFisher]

I agree, there is no problem with leaving the light off unless you have plants with higher lighting requirements. Even with my planted tanks, I sometimes leave the lights off for a weekend if I am going away and they are fine. It actually helps cut down on algae.

[Gayle]

Lights on for that long can also raise the temp of the tank. So just leave them off. I hope everything goes well.

[Girl Got Mojo]

Thanks so much you guys. Don't really want to bump this but have to say thanks lol.