light for breeding pair

[shamsoo]

what type of light is to be maintained in breeders tank bright/normal/semi darkness, as I saw somewhere that breeders in thailand breeding their discus in semi darkness, can some one explain what role light plays in breeding
thanks

No Light! ;)

[Dennis_Hardenburge]

I don't think Cary meant in the dark?
I think what he meant was no hood light.
In my breeding area I have dim room lighting on 14 hours a day then a very dim night light on.
The aquarium hood light is just way to bright and not only bothers the parents but when the fry become freeswiming disorientates them.
In other words normal room light is plenty with a small room night light.
Dennis

[shamsoo]

thanks ,I do mean room light not hood light

[Willie]

A lot of this has to do with cheap breeders (the hobbyist, not the fish). ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Willie