Hi!
Since daylight is shorter during winter, I always open the curtains and let the sun rays come in the room. I switch the light off. Than in evening and whole night I leave the lights on.
Is this good for Amazon plants? Plus I have an underwater light tube white colour. Is it better to have above light above the water though my aquarium does look pretty well lit up.
I moved your post out of the very old thread in which it was posted, and started a new thread of its own. It is best not to post in old threads, or those not directly unrelated to your specific issue.
Now to your questions. Winter sunlight for those of us in the temperate zones is significantly less than during our summer period. However, you are in Nepal, much closer to the equator, so this is less of an issue.
Generally speaking, ambient daylight/sunlight entering a room will not be sufficient for plants in an aquarium unless the tank is basically in front of a bright window. But then the plants will grow to the light, which makes viewing them difficult, and they grow "odd."
Overhead tank light is best, as it allows the plants to naturally grow upward which is not only better for the plants but for us viewing the aquarium.
I have never experimented with light under the water, but my first issue would be it is totally un-natural for not only plants but fish. And this could cause serious problems for fish health and plant growth. I would keep the tank lighting over the tank.
Thanks for your prompt reply and moving my thread. Why would it be a problem for the fish and what would that problem be? I am not a rocket scentist but I am guessing 'cos of the light direct to the eyes maybe. But wouldn't the overhead light throw the same amount of light too?
Good read that. Maybe thats why my betta's been hiding under the conch. Will try to minimise the use of the light. My aquarium dont have a system to fix overhead light.
Now my only concern would be the light for my plants. As natural sunlight is not the solution. Still would rather keep changing live plants than have damaged eyes fish.
Now my only concern would be the light for my plants. As natural sunlight is not the solution. Still would rather keep changing live plants than have damaged eyes fish.
Overhead tank lighting is fine, just don't go overboard.:lol:
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