Quick Cycling Question

[mattyeatsmatts]

So just started fishless cycling my 7 gallon, added 5ppm of Ammonia.

My question is, can I have the aquarium light on at all? or will that promote algae?

Thanks

EDIT: Also the Tank has no plants at all

 

[Jakey02578]

Only if plants are in I think you get algae..

 

[CezzaXV]

Yup, lighting the tank will just produce algae. Besides, you've got no plants and no fish yet, so why would you want to light it yet?

 

[riogal_11]

Yes it would promote algae. I cycled with my light off. It saves having to buy bulbs about a month sooner, so unless you want algae, there really is no reason to leave it on.

 

[mattyeatsmatts]

I just like having the light on for some reason, but now I know I'll leave it.

 

[Aqua Tom]

Light = Algae.

Your benificial bacteria dont require light to grow so leave the lights off untill you are cycled.


Tom