Collection: Timers

Keep the Light Cycle the Same Every Day

An inconsistent photoperiod is one of the easiest ways to encourage algae and stress plants or corals. Hand-switching lights means the schedule shifts with your day; a timer keeps it identical, cheaply.

Ways to Automate the Schedule

• Single-outlet timers — one fixed on/off cycle for a light or pump, repeated daily.
• Dual timers — two separate schedules from one unit, handy for staggering daylight and actinic channels.
• Day/night controllers — alternate between a daytime outlet and a nighttime outlet for equipment that swaps rather than shuts off.

Confirm the unit's wattage rating covers whatever you're plugging into it, particularly for lighting. Questions? Email info@jlaquatics.com.