Lights, Action

[malky]

My tank is a long way from our front (south facing) window. In a corner I have put my light on for 4 hours a day. Any recommendations on this?

 

[newtotropical]

It all depends if you have real plants or not.......

 

[billpayers]

I personally have my light on for 12 hours a day, With no real plants. What you have to remember is:
In the wild half the day is in light and half is in darkness!
But the only downfall is you will get more algae the more hours of light on your aquarium!
It all boils down to what you prefer and no this amount of light will not harm your fish in anyway.

 

[newtotropical]

If you have an hour break every 4 hours it helps stop algee growth.............

 

[gadazobe]

Fish normally don't mind the dark, the lights are for the benefit of us so we can see them, or live plants that need the light to survive. If you have no plants, then 4 hours a day is fine.

 

[malky]

Fish normally don't mind the dark, the lights are for the benefit of us so we can see them, or live plants that need the light to survive. If you have no plants, then 4 hours a day is fine.

Thanks again all good sound advice!