Do Fish "Sleep"?

[Mr. Limpet]

I use timers, too. The tanks with the nighttime LEDs automatically switch between lights, LEDs, no LEDs (when I will be sleeping), then back to lights.

+1 on timers

Petco has a great one for $9.99 and it takes 3-prong plugs. Saves me the hassle of turning 4 tank lights on/off everyday.

 

[Osage_Winter]

Happy Birthday To Me!! (May 16)...

Sorry for the delay in getting back to everyone; was celebrating my b-day this weekend...

Well, I don't know what kind of action this behavior in my tank is anymore; the three fantails (the Red Cap Oranda, all-orange and chocolate/gold fantail) are still going to their respective "rest" spots and just hovering above the gravel and in the upper right hand corner...they're still breathing fine, eating fine and swimming, but I am not sure, for absolute certain, if this is a "sleep" or rest symptom or not...

 

[Hubert90]

I wouldnt worry about it so much. What season is it at ur place ATM? Wat temp is ur thermometer reading?

 

[Hubert90]

Btw happy belated birthday from Australia!!

 

[Osage_Winter]

I wouldnt worry about it so much. What season is it at ur place ATM? Wat temp is ur thermometer reading?

Hello, Hubert! Thank you for your prompt reply and ongoing assistance!

I am on the West Coast of the U.S., and right now it's Spring, but getting warm...

As far as the temp reading, I need to check this, but it usually stays around room temp which hovers anywhere from 68 to 72 degrees...

 

[Osage_Winter]

Btw happy belated birthday from Australia!!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

 

[Hubert90]

Btw could u give us a figure for ur water parameters? Ph, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? Just to confirmed that everything is fine

 

[Osage_Winter]

I'll do that as soon as I can. Thanks.