Why is good lighting needed when breeding fish?
The right intensity and periods of light are necessary whether you are breeding salt or freshwater fish. Good lighting does not mean bright lighting–it means the type of light appropriate for the way the particular species breeds.Simulating StormsThe rainy season stimulates many tropical fish to breed. If you keep them in an aquarium, you have to create a rainy season for them. This includes simulating thunder and lightning–flashing lights on and off during your “storm.”Time of DayMany fish, especially saltwater, spawn at specific times of day or night–twilight, midnight, or a few minutes before or after dusk or dawn. These need a complete progression of day through night with artificial lighting.Lunar CycleSome spawn by the lunar cycle, usually on the full moon or the new moon. These require a month of nights, with dark, waxing, full, and waning “moonlight.”Care of YoungAfter your baby fish are born or hatched, control the light. Cover several sides of the tank and use a low-intens
