The day-night rhythm is an article anchored in the Animal Protection Ordinance and must be guaranteed. Daylight is primarily insufficient for plant growth and direct sunlight causes stubborn green algae to form on the front pane, plants, and decorations.

We recommend an average lighting time of 9 to 12 hours. Dimming the light in the middle of the time helps to regulate algae growth. With various control units, fascinating effects can now be created with LED light. Sunrise, clouds, thunderstorms, and sunset can be simulated. Sera even has a control unit in which the phases of the moon can be set.