Question: Should I or shouldn't I?

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Originally Posted by sphelps

I'm not sure I see much benefit for using the light. If your goal is to grow algae then yes light is needed but algae also needs darkness so a full duty cycle isn't required or recommended. Typically 16 hours on and 8 hours off is standard.

For pods light isn't a requirement, they feed on bacteria, diatoms, and other single-celled organisms in the water. Not all of these require light to grow.

Darkness can also be beneficial, it allows for other organisms to flourish such as sponges which can serve as natural filters.

Thanks Sphelps,

Any others agree with him. If so, I think I can remove the light then. I am not wanting to grow algae, just left it on, really because of no reason.