Too much wattage?

Mr Fish · 12-28-2005, 09:56 AM

Would 6+ wpg possibly harm fish or, I don't know, burn them somehow?

Damon · 12-28-2005, 10:23 AM

Harm the fish, probably not unless it is incandescent lighting which could raise the tank temp. It will invite algae though. You don't need more than 2wpg.

12-28-2005, 09:56 AM	#1
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12-28-2005, 10:23 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	Harm the fish, probably not unless it is incandescent lighting which could raise the tank temp. It will invite algae though. You don't need more than 2wpg. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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