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Well, no but they are a lot better with them. For your fish, not for show, if you have gold fish, if you don't put a light in they will go silver. This is because of the lack of light.
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Do you have to have a lite for a fish?
if you have a tropical fish or a filtered tank than yes you do need a light
Do angelfish need light?
All tropical fish need light, as they tend to live near the surface around coral reefs. It is no different if the fish is kept in a tropical fish tank. Too much light duration will result in excessive algae growth in a fish tank. Therefore, light duration should be regulated to keep algae growth to a minimum.
Do clown fish in a fish tank like light?
I'm not sure you could say they 'like' light. They certainly need light in order to behave normally, eat, reproduce, etc.
Is it okay to have a lamp by the betta fish tank?
It is absolutely ok to have a lamp by the betta fish tank, just make sure its not on 24/7, as fish need dark and light periods to function normally.
What do you need to research if you want a fish tank?
TheType of fish that you put in the tank and what they need to survive
What supplies the energy for the plants in a fish tank?
The energy for the plants in a fish tank is supplied by Light.
What do a pet fish need?
They need a tank fish food
Is a turtle tank technically the same as a fish tank?
No, not really, you need mostly water and a few rocks out of the water to bathe on, a big tank depending on how many turtles you keep, because they get BIGGER than you think they do! you also need a light and no other smaller fish with it.
Does tropical fish need sunlight to grow?
Yes and no they need sun light to grow but don't give them to much or it will rewind your tank
Why do your fish hide when the tank light is on?
It is instinct for fish to hide from danger. It is normal for some fish to hide from the light.
Can you set up a fish tank so that it does not use electrical equipment and if so what fish can live in this sort of environment?
NO they need air circulated through the water, they need filtration, even if the tank has cycled. The only thing you don't need to provide is light unless you have them in a room that doesn't have natural light or little of it.
What do you do if your fish is staring at the tank light for the whole day?
Turn the light off or get a smarter fish.
