lighting question

[n_sarno]

Ok, probably a stupid question but here I go.
My light I have for my tank has a blue light and a white light.
During the day they are both supposed to be on correct?
and at night the blue one should be on only right?
The reason I am asking is because I have been reading and some people are saying they shut off all the lights at night, it is a reef tank with corals and anemones as well as fish...
I have noticed that the past two days my finger coral has not opened up nearly as much as it used to. I've had it for about 3 weeks :notsure:
So if anyone has any input on an exact schedule to have my tank on let me know.
Thanks

 

[drew2005]

Heres my schedule everyday....
Actinic(blue lights) ON 3pm
10k(white lights) ON 4pm
10k(whitelights) OFF 10pm
Actinic(blue lights) OFF 11pm
Never leave your lights on 24 hours a day. Fish need the day to night effect. I have my lights come on late cuz of my work hours. I like to come home and enjoy the tank.

 

[dogstar]

Run them both all day ( around 10 to 12 hrs ) and turn them off at night. You can time the blues to come on and go off a little befor and after the whites so as not to freak the fish. Fingers often act weird but they need light all day.