Is A Light In The Tank Essential?

[MewMew42]

I am new to the hobby, and i do have a tank set up with all the equipment, but i was tinking about perchasing another tank, but is a light essential?


Thanks

 

[Truck]

a light is not essential unless keeping plants

 

[MewMew42]

ah right i see! thanks

not all fish needs plants then?

 

[Truck]

fish dont need plants but will feel secure with them

 

[stang1]

Fake plants will be just as good.