When should I turn on the lights.

[Crazyfish123]

Im still a noobie to this but I have a 60 gallon tank with 2 light sets. I just got 2 Oscars yesterday and they are swimming happily. But my question is when can I turn on the lights and not scare them?

 

[RobbieHadley]

its better to turn on the lights when it starts getting light in the area they are in, that way they have already been exposed to a little bit of light and will ease the transition.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Don't worry about it, they will get used to it. You can get a timer, and set it for when you are home the most. You don't want much more then 8 hours a day or it can lead to algae.

Oscars can grown over a foot long and are filthy little wet pets, you should really have a plan for when they get bigger. When they are about 5" each you will want to get them a 100-150g or take one out.