Do GSP's need light?
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Anna Moore
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Do GSP's need light?
As in, do they need it for health or coloration? I can't get a new light for my tank for about four weeks.
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Re: Do GSP's need light?
Honestly, Shakespeare seems to prefer the dark. Always white bellied in the dark, but when his bright tank lights are on(for macroalgae and coraline algae growth) for 8 hours a day, he makes his entire body dark, perhaps to blend in with the rock?
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Re: Do GSP's need light?
I have one tank that I only let the natural light of the house/windows shine on. Everyone is healthy and happy and they don't seem to mind. Cuts back on electric bills too.
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Re: Do GSP's need light?
But mine does well with a CFL. I think it's another puffer preference thing...
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Re: Do GSP's need light?
As long as there is light in the room & they aren't in total darkness, they should be ok. All animals need a regular day/night schedule.
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Re: Do GSP's need light?
Thanks guys!