Glowlight Tetra Tank Lighting

[rossyk]

Hi guys. New (therefore quite naive!) 60L tank owner here who should have read up on fishless cycling first. Unfortunately was told that the tank would be fine after 4 days and bought 2 glowlight tetras. Looks like plenty of work ahead to keep these little guys alive!
 
Anyhow, just a quick question about lighting. I read that this species 'looks better' in subdued light and with dark substrate. I already, quite by chance, have the dark substrate, but the tank (Marina 60) came with quite a strong light. I don't really mind about the glowlights looking better - I'm more concerned with the well-being of the fish. But I can't seem to find out if they actually require low light for better health. If so, what wattage of light would be best for these fish?
 
Many thanks for any help!
 

 

 

[thereverendturtle]

Lower light won't make them any healthier. Lots of plants real or fake will make them more comfortable. As will increasing the school size to at least 6 glow-lights, after the tank has cycled.

 

[rossyk]

Thanks for that 

  I've got a few ornaments and a fake plant that they like to hide around. If these guys survive, I plan on getting some more in a few weeks when the tank is ready. 

 

[techen]

Make sure you do daily water changes and keep water stats, if they tank is uncycled it will be a lot of work trying to keep them alive. Atleast there rather small and won't really murder themself in 60

 

[rossyk]

I tested the water today (master test kit), 24 hours after putting the fish in. pH was 7, no ammonia. Planning a partial water change (maybe 20%?) later today and daily testing until all's stable. Thanks!