I have a spare desk light that i am thinking of letting my triops use. They are so much happier when the sun is out. They would love it. Thing is, would they die from lack of sleep? should I turn it off b4 i go 2 bed?
Desk Light for my triops a good idea???
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Hi there… according to a triops care sheet it indicates that artificial light is fine to use so long as it is only for a few hours a day.
Here’s info: http://mytriops.com/articles/triops_care.stm
What kind of light do I need?
You can use any artificial light so long as the triops are receiving several hours a day. Even the ambient light in a bright room is sufficient if not optimal. I prefer fluorescent aquarium lights because triops are beautifully colored and the light makes them look their best. Don’t use direct natural sunlight because it can cause a small container to overheat quickly.
Some people report giving their triops light 24 hours a day, and some of the kit instructions even recommend this for heating the tank. (I hate this recommendation: you can buy a 25 or 50W heater for about half the price of cheap desk lamp) While there have been no studies of photoperiod effect on triops to date, it seems unlikely that this would not have some effect on their physiology. It is known that they do better with a day/night cycle of temperature variation, it would be surprising if they didn’t also prefer some sort of light/dark cycle as well for maximal health. It’s obviously not lethal, but unless you absolutely must use a light 24 hours a day, I don’t recommend it.
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