Night lights? Too bright?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Norstar

I have my sumps on an opposite 12 hr light cycle to my tanks. It seems rather bright in my aquarium room at night.

I was just wondering if the tanks (fish) need more darkness? Should I cover (so to speak) the tanks in order to reproduce more of a night and day cycle?

Thanks!

I would. I find my fish don't settle down and sleep until after my moonlights go out and its really dark.