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Is sunlight bad for neon tetras?

Updated: 11/8/2022
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Sunlight isnt bad for the neons themselves, but it is bad for the aquarium. If there is an abundance of sunlight in the aquarium, it can promote algal growth which will make your aquarium look gunky.

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