Lighting

[lozronz]

When setting up a planted tank, would there be any benefit in leaving the lights on 24/7 (obviously before the fish go in) for a few days straight after putting the plants in to help them grow and find root??

 

[George Farmer]

No.

Plants need the dark just as much as light, so they can respire. 24/7 lighting will result in algae problems too.

10 hours lighting is fine.

 

[lozronz]

Ok, Thanks, It was just a shot in the dark... hmmm