Anyone ever experiment with different photoperiods? I have 1 5400k 10w light on a 5 gallon planted tank. I run my light from 12p to 8p and thus far haven't had any algae issues, and I've had pretty steady and healthy plant growth so far. I have java fern and moss as well as hornwort and microswords, the microswords haven't been doing that great, a lot of melt and dead strands, but the parts that are looking healthy and have new growth look good.
I intend to put a betta in the tank, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good photoperiod for healthy fish. I know they appreciate a day night cycle, and it changes melatonin production and mating habits in fish like it does for mammals, but I'm going to have 1 male, and no females. I'm mainly concerned about what will be healthiest for the fish.
I intend to put a betta in the tank, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good photoperiod for healthy fish. I know they appreciate a day night cycle, and it changes melatonin production and mating habits in fish like it does for mammals, but I'm going to have 1 male, and no females. I'm mainly concerned about what will be healthiest for the fish.