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	Tank Light does it matter ?
LEE_WILMOT_706 Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	My tank light is a bit iffy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I was wondeing if it matters if the tank light works. Would just plain sunlight be okay for the tank ?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
hca Fish Addict Posts: 783 Kudos: 434 Votes: 211 Registered: 06-Mar-2004	do you have live plants? if not- then the short answer is no - it doesnt matter youd enjoy the fish more WITH light, but as long as the tank is recieving enough daylight for the fish to have a day/dark routine then theyll be fine. Several fish preffer subdued lighting.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
LEE_WILMOT_706 Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	Which fish prefer subdued lighting ? I have a gourami and some corys.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
hca Fish Addict Posts: 783 Kudos: 434 Votes: 211 Registered: 06-Mar-2004	gouramis i know preffer subdued lighting, not sure about cories- just make sure they have a day/night periods- if there is adequate light in the room, without lamps during the day- theyll be fine.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002	sunlight is fine if you like algae. Sunlight will make a LOT of algae in your aquarium. It is very possible, and, if done right, is strong enough to grow a planted aquarium all by itself. ~Jorge
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	LEE_WILMOT_706 Is it the light tube/bulb that "is a bit iffy" If it is the tube/bulb just replace it. If it is the unit get it checked out it could be a faulty unit and not safe to use. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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