Question on tank lighting

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I've got a 15Gal Freshwater tank w/ 1 Kuhli and 1 Clown pleco. I'm hoping
to get 2 dwarf frogs soon.

It's obvious these fellows prefer dark to light, so I have to ask myself why
I'm using aritificial lighting (6" fluoro day-glo) in the tank.

Is lighting necessary for them in some way, or am I just inconveniencing the
little fellas?


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> I've got a 15Gal Freshwater tank w/ 1 Kuhli and 1 Clown pleco. I'm
hoping
> to get 2 dwarf frogs soon.
>
> It's obvious these fellows prefer dark to light, so I have to ask
myself why
> I'm using aritificial lighting (6" fluoro day-glo) in the tank.
>
> Is lighting necessary for them in some way, or am I just
inconveniencing the
> little fellas?

AFAIK, lighting is basically for you, and for any live plants which you
are trying to grow. A bit of indirect lighting (from a window) will
usually provide sufficient light contrast for them to establish their
daily sleep cycle.

NetMax