I'm looking after a friend's two fish (like goldfish but bigger). My friend said the aquarium light would turn off automatically at night but it didn't and I can't see a timer. I'm going away for a few days -should I leave the light on or off?
Thanks
2006-10-20 00:25:29 · 12 answers · asked by vicksterl23 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
okay...your looking after a friends fish...but your going away for a few days...i think your friend should have gotten someone else (who doesn't have to "go away for a few days") to look after their fish. To answer your question...dont leave the light on...it will cook the fish.
2006-10-20 00:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The light is primarily for a persons viewing ability.
Functionally, to the acquariums health, they offer very little to nothing. The fish don't need the light, however if real plants are used in the acquarium, they may need the light.
In general, leave the light off for at least 8 to 12 hours a day so that it generally simulates the normal day and night cycles that even we are used to. The fish have body clocks also and need to realize that dark period to sleep and/or rest.
If you're going away, I recommend that you leave the light off. It won't hurt the fish, and if real plants are involved they will realize little to no detrimental effect.
Don't over feed the fish before you go away. Doing so will only have potential effects on the chemistry of the tank, and it can also leave the tank fairly "dirty". If you are going to be gone for more than 2 days, find someone to take over your duties. After all, fish are living beings also and they need good constant care.
Good luck.
2006-10-20 00:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dick 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Leave the light off, the fish don't really care. They can still see enough to swim around even in the dark. also don't leave food in there. Just feed them right before you leave and right when you get back. They can go longer without food than most people think.
2006-10-20 02:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by fish lips 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I never turn on lights on my tanks. Only to view inside. Normally, they are off. No lights, no algae. Lights, even fluorescents heat the tank. I rather use heaters. More controlled.
2006-10-22 14:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you can't find the timer, I'd say leave it off. Otherwise he'll come home to a nice algae bloom.
2006-10-20 03:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave it off while you are gone, is there any other light in the room or a window?
2006-10-20 21:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If der is more light der is no harm.But fishes also need a bit of sun light and mind u dat if more of sunlight also leads 2 de death of the fish..
2006-10-20 00:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by Nams 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your friend has it set up, or knows that it goes off at night, leave it as she had it. On or off doesn't matter they aren't going to die from being in the dark.
2006-10-20 00:32:55 · answer #8 · answered by Star 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if the room is dark it would be better to leave the light on but only while you are away ... also who is going to feed the fish while you are gone
2006-10-20 00:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi
i would switch it of.if you leave it on all the time then you will see lots of thick allege and you will run down your electricity.a tiny bit of allege is good for a fish but lots can kill them
good luck
Sammy06
2006-10-20 00:31:35 · answer #10 · answered by sammy06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋