How much light is too much light?

[Cammo X]

Hey,

I am wanting to put 6 3ft lights (10000k Each) on my 6 foot. Since i have a spare 6 ft light sitting around, and the tank already has a double. would this be too much light you think?

Cam

 

[Toby_H]

If you have plants, then use the proper lighting the plants need...

If you do not have plants then lighting is simply for your viewing pleasure... and I do not think 6x 3' lights would be necessary...

If you do not have plants using all the wattage you put on the tank in lighting then algae will...

 

[Cammo X]

Yer i kinda fiugured all that, thnx for your input .

Cam

 

[velanarris]

As the above poster said, it's all about what you're stocking.

If you have a stock list, the planted tank forum goes over lighting a lot and has some very good stickies.

 

[Cammo X]

Nah i got no plants, but the tank is fairly dark to my standards, i will have natives in there. Some of the natives have good colours and shin really well under good light, so yer thats my reason, so you can see the fish better.

Cam

 

[crisper]

I would say use them if you think it makes your fish look better. But keep them off when your not watching your fish or you risk a algae bloom. Also keep an eye out if the increased lighting has a negative effect on the fish's behaviour. The may no care for the extra light.

 

[Cammo X]

Ok, good to know thanks.

Anyone else feel free to have your input

Cam