| Lighting will improve the view of your aquarium | | | | processes they have to carry out such as |
| along with enhancing the living conditions for fish. | | | | photosynthesis. Most fish are more comfortable |
| Step 1: You have two options: either the full tank | | | | with lower levels of light. Brighter lights cause rapid |
| setup that includes the lights and heater or to | | | | algae growth. You can opt either for incandescent |
| purchase the lights separately. If you buy all the | | | | (fluorescent) or full spectrum daylight bulbs. As, |
| tank components separately then you'll be able to | | | | the plants need this light for photosynthesis so |
| make a good custom freshwater fish aquarium. In | | | | remember to keep this light suitable and sufficient |
| case of custom building of tanks, you can select, | | | | for your requirements. |
| yourselves, the lights that you want in the | | | | Step 3: Maintain the lighting temperature that can |
| aquarium. | | | | help the fish and the plants survive well. The |
| Step 2: Selecting the right wattage for light bulbs. | | | | lighting temperature should be such that it helps |
| You need to have around 2-3 watts of lighting per | | | | keeping algae from growing. If you have a few |
| every gallon of water in the freshwater fish | | | | natural plants in your aquarium then you will need |
| aquarium. Plastic plants require lower levels of | | | | a minimum of 10-12 hours of lighting. But, if there |
| lighting in comparison to live plants. Live plants | | | | is only fish in your freshwater fish aquarium then |
| need more light because of different biological | | | | you need lighting for a minimal of 6-12 hours. |