Snick
Fish Crazy
I don't know if it was the switch from 2, 30 watt fluorescent bulbs to 2, 150 watt metal halides, but my blood characins, red eye, and cardinal tetras all immediately get busy and look for the darkest area of the aquarium whenever i switch the lamps on... I haven't left them on for more than 20 minutes as I am still installing some things, but the fact that they just go to the dark corner and stay there really bugs me.
Is this behavior only temporary? Maybe they just need to get used to the strong light.
Or is this behavior standard for these tetras? The angels in the aquarium seem to be OK with the light.
If this behavior is standard for some fishes, then which ones tolerate high-intensity lights?? Of course, these fishes must be compatible with a planted tank. I don't want any cichlids tearing up my garden!!
Thanks in advance.
Is this behavior only temporary? Maybe they just need to get used to the strong light.
Or is this behavior standard for these tetras? The angels in the aquarium seem to be OK with the light.
If this behavior is standard for some fishes, then which ones tolerate high-intensity lights?? Of course, these fishes must be compatible with a planted tank. I don't want any cichlids tearing up my garden!!
Thanks in advance.
