Last year was my first year breeding - I don't do artificial light cycles - I personally don't think light cycles are as important as barometric pressure changes when weather systems roll in.

I also didn't cool last year and all three females laid eggs. I put males in with females when there was rain in the forecast or a cold front was coming in.

I keep my females in 41 quart tubs, and I keep males and females in the same rack - because I'm "real estate" challenged in my home. Didn't seem to negative impact my breeding.