Do betta's need a light?

[corrosive]

Right tonight im going to be cleaning up my 6 gallon tank from all the algae, and then start working on it.

I have a nice brand new light unit for a two foot tank, but i wont be able to use it till i create a new hood for the 6 gallon tank as the old clear seal hood wont take a big light.

So getting to the point at long last, do bettas need a light?

 

[GuppyDude]

they dont absolutely need one, but i got one that i keep on during the day fro em. it does seem to make them a bit more active then they were in a bowl but without light they were doing fine to.

 

[corrosive]

So if i had a goldfish bowl with a betta in, no gold fish... If i got a reading lamp and shined it on top would that be ok?

This is an example btw, i dont have a goldfish bowl lmao.

 

[JoKeR]

So if i had a goldfish bowl with a betta in, no gold fish... If i got a reading lamp and shined it on top would that be ok?

This is an example btw, i dont have a goldfish bowl lmao.

Yes he would be ok...

I got my bettas in 1.5 gallon bowls And they get to use my Desk Light all night long

And when its day time They get the rays of the sun.........

So no u dont exactly need one But the bettas apppretiate it better.....