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Do GSP's need light?
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:18 pm
by Anna Moore
As in, do they need it for health or coloration? I can't get a new light for my tank for about four weeks.
Re: Do GSP's need light?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:54 am
by Nick
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?
Re: Do GSP's need light?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:56 am
by yunachin
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.
Re: Do GSP's need light?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:54 am
by Jase
But mine does well with a CFL. I think it's another puffer preference thing...
Re: Do GSP's need light?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:36 am
by Pufferpunk
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.
Re: Do GSP's need light?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:23 pm
by Anna Moore
Thanks guys!