eco23
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hi everyone,
I've had my Bolivian for around a month. The little guy is healthy, happy, all water parameters are pristine and other fish in the tank are compatible.
Problem is, I'm convinced he hates my lighting. In my 48 gallon bow I have duel T-5 HO 39 watt bulbs, one daylight ("Ultra Sun") and the other actinic.
36 in. AquaSun T5 HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood - 2 x 39W | T5 Lighting | Lighting Systems | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com
The little guy is beautiful and colorful when the lights are off (even when the room is fully lit, not just in the dark), but the second one or both of my aquarium lights flips on he turns to a pearl color (rather drab) for the remainder of the day.
His behavior doesn't change, he's still friendly and active...but he's basically a black and white fish.
I've mounted my light above the tank instead of being flush hoping it would help...but no.
Any ideas? I've considered floating some Water Sprite to give him cover...but I'm pretty sure that would end up with my Amano Shrimp crawling across the carpet and probably end up under my girls shoe (squish first, ask questions later, lol).
Thanks!
I've had my Bolivian for around a month. The little guy is healthy, happy, all water parameters are pristine and other fish in the tank are compatible.
Problem is, I'm convinced he hates my lighting. In my 48 gallon bow I have duel T-5 HO 39 watt bulbs, one daylight ("Ultra Sun") and the other actinic.
36 in. AquaSun T5 HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood - 2 x 39W | T5 Lighting | Lighting Systems | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com
The little guy is beautiful and colorful when the lights are off (even when the room is fully lit, not just in the dark), but the second one or both of my aquarium lights flips on he turns to a pearl color (rather drab) for the remainder of the day.
His behavior doesn't change, he's still friendly and active...but he's basically a black and white fish.
I've mounted my light above the tank instead of being flush hoping it would help...but no.
Any ideas? I've considered floating some Water Sprite to give him cover...but I'm pretty sure that would end up with my Amano Shrimp crawling across the carpet and probably end up under my girls shoe (squish first, ask questions later, lol).
Thanks!
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