This data set shows the consumption rates of Arbacia lixula, Cerithium spp. and Paracentrotus lividus under artificial light at night (ALAN), no acclimation.
Experiment 2: without ALAN acclimationType of experiment/Method: Laboratory experiment with field-collected animalsStart experiment: 2021-08-17T00:00:00End experiment: 2021-09-02T00:00:00Species name: Arbacia lixula, Paracentrotus lividus, Cerithium spp.Replicates per treatment level: n=18 per speciesNumber of total replicates: n=54 per speciesType of water supply method: Header tankRoom temperature range: 21-26°CAquaria water temperature range: 21-24°CAquaria salinity range: 36.8-37.3 PSUIndependent variable: Lenght of ALAN: None, Half-night, Full-nightALAN intensity: 30 luxAcclimation phase: >5 days only lab (sea urchins), >4 days (Cerithium spp.)Water exchange rate: Daily (half of the aquarium)Ammonia tests: Daily (aquaria or collection tanks)