Tips And Tricks You Must Know - Freshwater Aquarium Lighting
No freshwater aquarium is complete without the proper lighting. This is often overlooked. Not having adequate lighting could end up being a costly exercise.
Without the correct lighting, plants and fish will wither and die.
You also need to consider that all lighting generates heat. The more powerful lighting systems will obviously generate more heat and would require greater temperature control than less powerful lighting.
1. Tank size - a 5 gallon fish tank is the perfect size for spawning. The water is filled only to to 4 to 6 inches. This limits the space that the male and female can hide from each other in!
Next you have the compact fluorescent light. This can be used in tanks that contain upward of 55 gallons or more. You can safely add plants when you use this type of lighting.
The third choice is the VHO or Very High Output. This freshwater aquarium lighting is suitable for tanks that contain 100 gallons or more. If you want to have plants then this type of lighting is suitable for them.
4. Place for the bubble nest - either half of a styrofoam cup or an Indian almond leaf are great spots that will help males know where to build the bubble nest.
5. A heater - the best temperature to spawn Siamese fighting fish in is 80 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. This will allow for optimal growth rate of the eggs and the fry will develop quickly enough to allow them to hunt for food within several days of being born.
Many enthusiasts recommend 10,000K. They say they are the safest choice. These lights provide an excellent crisp bright white that looks amazing. Most aquarium owners feel this is the best choice for viewing. Having a freshwater aquarium is regarded as a hobby and you will derive great pleasure from having a tank that looks attractive and has functional and attractive lighting.
If you duplicate natural lighting conditions it will greatly increase the survival and growth rates of your aquatic life. Creating as close to realistic an eco-system as possible will enable your plants and fish life and all its organisms to survive in an environment that is as close to nature as possible.
You will get great pleasure watching your freshwater aquarium grow and prosper
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