L leafs Fish Addict Joined Oct 14, 2004 Messages 728 Reaction score 0 Location Toronto, Canada Oct 15, 2004 #1 How long should I keep my tank lights on? Is there such a thing as too much lighting? I don't intend to have live plants. Thanks
How long should I keep my tank lights on? Is there such a thing as too much lighting? I don't intend to have live plants. Thanks
Lateral Line It's full of stars Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Aug 27, 2003 Messages 7,970 Reaction score 69 Location DK Oct 15, 2004 #2 10-12 hours a day, and yes, you can have to much lighting!
George Farmer ad aqua Joined Jul 6, 2003 Messages 5,015 Reaction score 0 Location Stamford, Lincs, UK Oct 15, 2004 #3 If you don't intend to have have live plants then you should keep lighting to a minimum i.e. only when you are viewing your tank. Light without plants will only grow algae.
If you don't intend to have have live plants then you should keep lighting to a minimum i.e. only when you are viewing your tank. Light without plants will only grow algae.
OP OP L leafs Fish Addict Joined Oct 14, 2004 Messages 728 Reaction score 0 Location Toronto, Canada Oct 18, 2004 #4 Thanks for your help everybody. THis site has been very helpful.