can fish sleep during light on?

[dnsfpl]

my sump light is 24/7 and i have a frogfish in there

will this affect its sleep?

thanks

[fishiee]

Hmm. Interesting question. I have not heard a fish die from overexposure to light before, if that is what you are saying, but in my opinion, you should try and give your frogfish a day/night schedule. It does not matter if it is an hour or 2 off the normal , but it would be good if you give your frogfish some 'night'. Leaving your sump light on 24/7 may stress your frogfish, although it may eventually adapt to the situation. Alternatively, you could provide your fish with some shade, like a cave made out of a flowerpot or something for it to retreat into when it wants some shuteye. In any case, you will have to work out a comprimise with your fish.

[yikai]

it will die if its exposed to light 24/7. fish need to sleep and such stress over long periods will kill it.

[dnsfpl]

here is a pix of my sump

it does have "night spot", and hopefully it is clever enough to rest there

i do off my sump light once a week, to rest the bulb

any more comment?

thanks

[Terryz_]

It is not normal for them, they do need rest even though I dunno if they sleep... LOL... But imagine, you not resting and with lights for 24/7... :upsidedown:

[LaW]

can but it will be very stressful to them which might kill them in the end.

i heard some success stories but i would not encourage it.

[ReDDeviLs]

its not recommanded like what the others mentioned.

its yet to happen. doesnt mean it will not happen.

[dnsfpl]

i will try to off my sump light as frequent as possible

thanks