JCLJorgenson
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Dec 23, 2011
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I have a 10 gallon tank with a flourescent light. It has five tropical fish and four live plants. I want to make sure I am providing the proper amount of light each day and I hear it is typically in the 10-12 hour range.
My dilemma is that I like to have the light on in the morning when I am feeding them and getting ready, but also like to have it on when I am home at night (usually go to bed around 10 pm). Weekends I may also ahve it on for most fo the day and night.
I know some suggest using a timer to keep the light consistent. My question, is it okay to have the light come on for an hour or two in the morning, then off for numerous hours, and then on for another 10 hours in the evening? Is the main focus just total number of hours in a day or should the light be consistent for the period - like a typical day out in nature?
Can someone provide some general guidelines on lighting methods? Thanks!
My dilemma is that I like to have the light on in the morning when I am feeding them and getting ready, but also like to have it on when I am home at night (usually go to bed around 10 pm). Weekends I may also ahve it on for most fo the day and night.
I know some suggest using a timer to keep the light consistent. My question, is it okay to have the light come on for an hour or two in the morning, then off for numerous hours, and then on for another 10 hours in the evening? Is the main focus just total number of hours in a day or should the light be consistent for the period - like a typical day out in nature?
Can someone provide some general guidelines on lighting methods? Thanks!