Yet, when the fishes are in their natural habitat and swimming wild and free, they have little or no light.
2006-12-17 09:03:59 · 7 answers · asked by baje3000 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Actually many fish come from very light environments. The sun will penetrate 10-15 feet in even "dirty" water and provide plenty of light.
Many of the species that are kept in an aquarium come from waters only 2-10 feet deep and would typically get a lot of light through out the day.
But the REASON we have lights is because we want to be able to see the fish in the tank. Without lighting in the tank it would be next to impossible to see most fish, and then why bother having them?
2006-12-17 17:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Indoors = less natural light and outdoors = sunlight that penetrates the water's surface. Some plants and fish require the use of a flourescent lighting to survive and not to mention it just looks better.
2006-12-17 09:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You may find that Tropical fish (clue in the name) are used to having light
2006-12-17 09:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Great Eskape 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
because they look good under bright light...my fish seem to be thriving and doing well as a result of it....What would be the point of having nice fish in a tank if you can barely see them.
2006-12-17 09:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by Susie2 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
So the sun provides little to no light huh?
2006-12-17 09:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by talarlo 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
LMAO kelly says it will "kill" them BAHAHAHA....not
full spectrum lighting is very beneficial for the survival of many species of fish and plants.
2006-12-17 09:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by creationsnmotion 1 · 5⤊ 1⤋
well for one people like the lights on so they can show off their fish to other people. dunno why thou as you should not have the light on for more than 6-7 hours has it will kill them
2006-12-17 09:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly C 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋