Mar 3, 2008 #1 R ravenfan8705 Reefing newb I will be getting my new tank soon and was wondering if I have to buy the lights at the same time or if I can cycle the water with out the lights, and then just add the lights when I'm ready to add the fish.
I will be getting my new tank soon and was wondering if I have to buy the lights at the same time or if I can cycle the water with out the lights, and then just add the lights when I'm ready to add the fish.
Mar 3, 2008 #2 reeffreak Reef pro You don't need the lights while cycling the tank.Yes,you can wait til you get your first fish.
Mar 3, 2008 #3 Altohombre The Tennis Pro Reefer its actually better to not use lights during the cycle to keep algae from getting overblown.
Mar 3, 2008 #5 Bifferwine I am a girl You don't even need lights for fish, but you do need them for corals, clams and anemones.