Speakers Underneath Fish...

[hoonlives95]

I just got 5 tropical fish, and the desk which the tank is on has speakers on a shelf underneath the top. I'm wondering if the vibrations from the speakers when I play music are going to upset the fish too much? It's only gone up to medium loudness and the fish seem fine; having said that I'm new at this and don't know if it's the best of ideas, so I figured I'd ask.

 

[JoshuaA]

I'm under the impression this can stress them quite a lot, more so on a night time when the light is off. If you could I would suggest moving the tank or the speakers, or better yet use headphones!

I have been using headphones ever since my Betta moved in next to my PC since I don't want him thinking he's going back to his homeland when he sees me playing BFBC Vietnam.

 

[Aqua Tom]

Most fish are subseptable to vibrations, apparntly Tetras being among the most sensitive.

You said that you are new at this, may I ask how long you have had the tank & fish for?

 

[hoonlives95]

I'm under the impression this can stress them quite a lot, more so on a night time when the light is off. If you could I would suggest moving the tank or the speakers, or better yet use headphones!

I have been using headphones ever since my Betta moved in next to my PC since I don't want him thinking he's going back to his homeland when he sees me playing BFBC Vietnam.

Thanks so much. I'll move the speakers tonight- I wasn't sure how bad it was for them. And poor Betta! Good to hear you're keeping him out of the battlefield.