I have a 20gal tank with mostly tetras and a plecostomus. I leave the light on for about 10 hours a day. I have been told that it should be longer, so what would be a good time to leave it on? Thanks
Ideal duration of time for lights to be on?
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Does it have plants?
If you leave the lights too much it will just stress out your fish, also leave a good break out for algae...
If you leave the lights too much it will just stress out your fish, also leave a good break out for algae...
Since this isn't under planted tanks I'd say you mean just fish? As long as your not getting algae 10-12 hours is fine for viewing pleasure. Unfortunately with planted tanks are viewing time is limited due to the devil aka algae!
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Cheap way to decrease nitrates and keep your fish healthy: http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504763
×Go S Vettel #1 Infiniti Redbull! 3x WDC!!!×
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Cheap way to decrease nitrates and keep your fish healthy: http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504763
Algae blooms my friend... Hmmm are you new to the hobby? Btw welcome to MFK!
I suggest you read this materials to be enlightened...
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Tropical_Fish-A_Beginners_Guide.pdf
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/nitrogen_cycle.html
There are a lot to learn regarding the hobby...
search around stickies here and you will learn!Btw, too much light will encourage algae to bloom in your tank, it's those hair like things that's within the water... it's not really harmful for the fish, but somewhat unsightly to aesthetic view. But having a pleco within your tank I think it's more beneficial to keep it that rate. (depends on the owner really)
+1Algae blooms my friend... Hmmm are you new to the hobby? Btw welcome to MFK!
I suggest you read this materials to be enlightened...
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Tropical_Fish-A_Beginners_Guide.pdf
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/nitrogen_cycle.html
There are a lot to learn regarding the hobby...
Btw, too much light will encourage algae to bloom in your tank, it's those hair like things that's within the water... it's not really harmful for the fish, but somewhat unsightly to aesthetic view. But having a pleco within your tank I think it's more beneficial to keep it that rate. (depends on the owner really)
×Go S Vettel #1 Infiniti Redbull! 3x WDC!!!×
__________________________________________________________________
Cheap way to decrease nitrates and keep your fish healthy: http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504763
Yes I am new to the hobby and thanks for the links!!Algae blooms my friend... Hmmm are you new to the hobby? Btw welcome to MFK!
I suggest you read this materials to be enlightened...
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Tropical_Fish-A_Beginners_Guide.pdf
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/nitrogen_cycle.html
There are a lot to learn regarding the hobby...
Btw, too much light will encourage algae to bloom in your tank, it's those hair like things that's within the water... it's not really harmful for the fish, but somewhat unsightly to aesthetic view. But having a pleco within your tank I think it's more beneficial to keep it that rate. (depends on the owner really)
