Lights

[Dan-25]

Is it essential to have a light over a betta tank (Newbie question i know)

most of my tanks do not have a light but they do get natural sunlight ( when it is sunny in england) is this enough ???

 

[joycould]

Unless you have live plants there is no reason to have a light. One of my bettas gets stressed out in bright light, he now is the center piece on the kitchen table.

 

[faithless1294]

it is not essential but i find it easy to see the colours of your betta with a light

 

[Maxsmom]

Yeah... I think it's better to have a light so you can observe your betta for any signs of illness. My Max's tank is pretty bright in natural light - but it's still hard to see him without the overhead tank light. With that light - I can see everything and notice if he's ill.

Was also going to add that incandescent lighting usually heats the water... if it's at all possible... flourescent is best.

P.S. I love your little betta cartoon character!! Where did you get that??!! He's sooo cute!!