Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Crfish on May 13, 2013, 08:07:55 PM

Title: New light problem
Post by: Crfish on May 13, 2013, 08:07:55 PM

When I received the 75 I got a new light with it. The tank used to be salt water tank so the light is very bright I dimmed it down with some tint over my glass it just seems the fish do not like it is this a permanent or temporary dislike? Should I change bulbs I know that they are reef ready since this was a salt tank before? Just wondering what I should do or any other suggestions?

Title: Re: New light problem
Post by: four_by_ken on May 13, 2013, 08:14:35 PM

I have two 48" Coralife salt fixtures on my Peacock tank.  4 bulbs total.  Two white, two blue.


I love a LOT of light and the fish don't seem to care one bit.

Title: Re: New light problem
Post by: RichE on May 13, 2013, 08:59:27 PM

I think its personal choice, there are some High watt bulbs for saltwater but those are for corals and very deep tanks, so I'm sure you will be ok

Title: Re: New light problem
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on May 13, 2013, 09:02:30 PM

If you are interested I have a 48" Coralife Freshwater light, we could trade?

I actually want a 48" HO bright light.

Title: Re: New light problem
Post by: Crfish on May 13, 2013, 09:33:00 PM

Okay thank you so it's just they aren't used to it well for now ill just keep it and see if they get used to it lol thank you for the offer though

Title: Re: New light problem
Post by: Crfish on May 13, 2013, 09:36:45 PM

This is the light as of right now