Do fresh water tanks with cichlids need full spectrum lights

Pharaoh

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Nope. Don't even need a light at all.
 

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Agreed^ they do not need a light. Lights are primarily for us so we can watch the fish. Having said that, physiologically they do require a day night cycle so normal room with a window type lighting would be fine.
 
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