2007-07-25 07:33:44 · 13 answers · asked by PurpleHaze27 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Absolutely! Fish don't need light. Not at all. They are perfectly content with natural lighting, whether bright, dim or dark. Lights are for human enjoyment and to encourage certain plant growth. Unless you have special plants that require special lighting needs, it is better to only have your lights on for about 4 hours or less in the evening when you are home and watching your fish. Otherwise, leave them off. During the daytime and at night.
2007-07-25 07:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes absolutely
You're suppose to turn off the light for 12-14 hours at night and leave it on for 10-12 hours during the day
A timer is a big help with that
They need to rest just as we do
And don't put your tank near a window where sunlight can get to it, you will grow green algae with that
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-07-25 09:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you ought to turn it off at night! Your fish don't have eyelids. How could you desire to sleep under that amazing easy without eyelids? the only element which will ensue is they're going to in all probability get the appropriate night's relax they have had in view which you obtain them! It would not stay daylight hours 24/7 in the wild!
2016-10-09 09:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Leaving your tank lights on all day is stressful on the fish and will lead to excessive algae growth on the glass and decorations.
Nosoop4u
2007-07-25 07:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to avoid algae growing and evaporation. And also raising the temperature of the water, stressing fish out, and also save your energy bill.
2007-07-25 17:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Preb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I turn mine off, some people tell me that they keep theirs on all the time i think my fish probably like it dark when they get alittle shut eye lol
2007-07-25 08:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by pat c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, leave it on for about 8 hrs a day. fish are just like us, we need time off too. plus if you leave the light on too much too much bacteria might build up.
2007-07-25 07:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by Moore55 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont turn my on until night time when it is dark in my room then when i go to bed I turn it off.I keep them off during the day too...they live with sunlight from my window..
2007-07-25 08:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by ((^}Jesshorty^{)) 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yea...leave them off at night but leave them on during day time and try to avoid using sunlight because it will grow green algae
2007-07-25 09:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by Gam3r333 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes of course they dont have eylids do they? lol any where between8 and 10 hrs of darkness is good
2007-07-25 07:38:16 · answer #10 · answered by bretthodsden69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋