Lighting for 5FT Tank

[noobmiyavi]

Hey Bros,

I recently acquired a 4FT arcadia red tanning light submersible for my 5 FT tank. And I observe the following behaviour: Silvers dollars, IT, and Knife all hide once the light is on. (They all hide behind the driftwood). Any idea why is this the case? Once light is off, they instantly come out to swim -.-

My conclusion was maybe they could be too stressed? But I'm not too sure, cannot confirm. Any other recommendations for me to change light or positioning?

[tropical_fishes]

Bro,

They just need to get used to it... When I switch on my 3ft light, all my Clown Loaches hide behind DW too! Lolx...!

[kc9wolf]

I've the same problem with my MGBB too. Not as active when the lights are turn off. I think its a matter of time for her to get use to it

In nature, only sun light, some spe ies of fish need to get use to artificial light

[noobmiyavi]

Originally Posted by tropical_fishes

Bro,

They just need to get used to it... When I switch on my 3ft light, all my Clown Loaches hide behind DW too! Lolx...!

Originally Posted by kc9wolf

I've the same problem with my MGBB too. Not as active when the lights are turn off. I think its a matter of time for her to get use to it

Originally Posted by vyap

In nature, only sun light, some spe ies of fish need to get use to artificial light

Hi Bros,

Actually this problem has been already on for like 2 months liao. Just that I didnt have time to find a solution, that's why the late posting to get a remedy. I have no idea why they are so scared, anyway i reposition my light on top of the tank instead, perhaps it will be better? But by the looks of it, dun think so.

[Vitor]

For me opp.
My light always on bright. Then for a few night I off lights, my aro splash a lot.
Like shock.

Then I intstall a dim night light. Those 1watt clip on for my 5 ft. After ok Liao. Peaceful

[noobmiyavi]

I got a bit frustrated so I left the light on overnight, now the fishes seem to be getting used to it ^.^