mbu strange behaviour

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Ruffythembu
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mbu strange behaviour

Post by Ruffythembu »

hey guys just new to the forum and was wanting a little advice. I have had my mbu puffer for about a week now and he seems to hate any type of light on in the tank. The only one he doesn't seem to mind is the blue moonlight led. Apart from that if I put any other light on he just sits at the bottom and goes a paler shade. He is feeding as normal any ideas? Please help
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edmlfc1
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Re: mbu strange behaviour

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He needs to get settled and comfortable with his new surroundings. If you turn on the light for a short time each day and slowing increasing the length of time it's on he will become comfortable. It will just take some time. Welcome to the forum.
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Ruffythembu
Puffer Fry
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Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:41 am
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Re: mbu strange behaviour

Post by Ruffythembu »

Nice one thanks for the help. He loves cockles light on or off!
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flash.dan
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Re: mbu strange behaviour

Post by flash.dan »

sounds normal. my advice is is the back isnt covereedd do so or paint it and put a lot of decor in
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