Do I Really Need a Light For My Setup?

[Scott23]

I have a 10 gallon tank, which is cycling at the moment, so I thought I would ask before it's all set up. My room gets a regular cycle of natural lighting, so do I really need to keep a light on the tank?

 

[HN1]

It's fine with no light if you don't have live plants and the fish can experience a day/night cycle.

 

[Scott23]

My room receives some of the most sunlight in the house, so I think they'll receive the natural cycle with no problems. Also, I don't expect to have live plants.

 

[taylorodw]

Sounds good.

Just a word of caution, you may experience algae outbreaks if your tank is getting direct sunlight. You can remedy this with a set of blinds, but that bridge can be crossed when you come to it.

 

[krap101]

Sounds good.

Just a word of caution, you may experience algae outbreaks if your tank is getting direct sunlight. You can remedy this with a set of blinds, but that bridge can be crossed when you come to it.

I was thinking the same thing

 

[Scott23]

Sunlight will not be directly hitting it. Is it ok to leave the blinds closed? Will they still get enough light that way?

 

[krap101]

Your fish don't really need light persay.. and if you don't have live plants, I don't see any problem

 

[Scott23]

Ok. Thanks for all the help! Sorry if I may seem annoying, but I just really, really want my aquarium to work out.

 

[mgamer20o0]

Ok. Thanks for all the help! Sorry if I may seem annoying, but I just really, really want my aquarium to work out.

only stupid question is the one not asked.

 

[Mark Hewitt]

Yep the fish don't need bright lighting. The only problem is you may not be able to see your fish!