i have some dwarf puffers (around 15 pcs) in a 50g tank.i planned on turning it into a planted tank, currently have some anubias and java ferns since im still a noob in planted. i wanted a carpeted tank so i got an advice from a planted tank expert and he said that i should try marsile hirsuta. so after that i made a DIY light 3 pcs 32watt bulbs.
everytime i open the lights in the morning the dwarf puffers go on a panic mode. any advice on what to do?
puffer panic on light
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dark_knights_99
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puffer panic on light
I AM A EXOTIC FISH ADDICT AND I'M PROUD!
100g tank 1:
3x Black Ghost Knife, 2x Senegal Bichir, 2x Albino Senegal Bichiry, 3x Climbing Perches, 4x Peacock Eels, 2x Ropefish
50g tank 2:
x15 Dwarf Puffers, x5 otocinclus, x6 bumblebee gobies, x3 stone catfish, 8 kuhli loaches
100g tank 1:
3x Black Ghost Knife, 2x Senegal Bichir, 2x Albino Senegal Bichiry, 3x Climbing Perches, 4x Peacock Eels, 2x Ropefish
50g tank 2:
x15 Dwarf Puffers, x5 otocinclus, x6 bumblebee gobies, x3 stone catfish, 8 kuhli loaches
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PolishPuff
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Re: puffer panic on light
Same here.
I got my tanks in a little dark room.
What I do is a turn on my room lights b4 tank light. That gives them some kind of a warning that sun is coming out
I got my tanks in a little dark room.
What I do is a turn on my room lights b4 tank light. That gives them some kind of a warning that sun is coming out
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dark_knights_99
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Re: puffer panic on light
i remembered that there are light dimmer switch all of a sudden.
I AM A EXOTIC FISH ADDICT AND I'M PROUD!
100g tank 1:
3x Black Ghost Knife, 2x Senegal Bichir, 2x Albino Senegal Bichiry, 3x Climbing Perches, 4x Peacock Eels, 2x Ropefish
50g tank 2:
x15 Dwarf Puffers, x5 otocinclus, x6 bumblebee gobies, x3 stone catfish, 8 kuhli loaches
100g tank 1:
3x Black Ghost Knife, 2x Senegal Bichir, 2x Albino Senegal Bichiry, 3x Climbing Perches, 4x Peacock Eels, 2x Ropefish
50g tank 2:
x15 Dwarf Puffers, x5 otocinclus, x6 bumblebee gobies, x3 stone catfish, 8 kuhli loaches
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Ohyouknow
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Re: puffer panic on light
oooo a dimmer switch. Or, just a thought - some people have lights that simulate the sun and moon... a bit more natural.
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maxima423
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Re: puffer panic on light
another great kind of carpet plant is mircro sword, they are runners so if you plant one, your tank will be filled in no time