can lights cause stress?
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can lights cause stress?
Its been killing me to see my gps with some stress line. They come and go but i think i figured the issue. I think its the light im using. can strong lights cause stress? If so, what can i do to make it less stressful?
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Re: can lights cause stress?
You could try some floating plants.
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Re: can lights cause stress?
They're GSPs.bertie 83 wrote:You could try some floating plants.
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Re: can lights cause stress?
I see. Lol. How about floating fake plantsLilGreenPuffer wrote:They're GSPs.bertie 83 wrote:You could try some floating plants.
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Re: can lights cause stress?
could be the brightness of the light. i know my GSP didnt like when i had to change the bulb on my 75 from it flickering. he was stressed for a bit and would hide almost all day for two or three days. just make sure he has plenty of hiding spots and water is good, if those things are good i would definitely lean towards the lighting unless you change that and still no change in color
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Re: can lights cause stress?
I think its the light. When i had him my 10 gal he was fine. moved to 46gal with brighter lights and then it started to happen. I just though about it last night
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Re: can lights cause stress?
More cover/hiding spots would shadow more of the tank. Many fish dislike wide-open spaces if they don't have a nice dark safe nook close by at all times, so it's important to make sure he has "safe zones" throughout the tank. In fact, fish that hide a lot frequently start spending more time in the open once you give them more hiding spots.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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Re: can lights cause stress?
such cliche little creaturesLilGreenPuffer wrote:fish that hide a lot frequently start spending more time in the open once you give them more hiding spots.
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Re: can lights cause stress?
I can get my wife to watch really scary films... If she has a blanket to hide under. True story. We are not so different it seems
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Re: can lights cause stress?
he as a bunch of hiding spots. sometimes i takes me 5mins to find him
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Re: can lights cause stress?
You can buy cheap plastic plants & take off the planting anchor. They make em as long as 3'.
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