I took out the hood/top of the tank and I put the fluorescent lamp directly on the fish tank. It seems that its brighter than before. I put the light where no water can splash into it due to the airstone. Is it still dangerous? My fish never jumped before. Evaporation doesnt seem like an issue to me and my tank is brighter than ever.
P.S. I cleaned the glass from the fish tank top but even that the glass is crystal clear, it seems dimmer than without it.
2007-08-22 07:52:42 · 6 answers · asked by The One and Only One 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Will there be any effects on my plants?
2007-08-22 07:59:42 · update #1
how about adding saran wrap?
2007-08-22 08:01:29 · update #2
With the lamp that close it will probably warm the water and moisture will rot the lamp in time.
If it falls into the tank, someone could get electricuted besides your fish!
There is always a risk of carpet-surfing fish when a tank is uncovered, and you don't say what kind of fish they are, so we can't know how great the risk could be. I suggest some research.
You will want more live plants to combat algae growth.
If you really like the tank uncovered, find some clamps or some other way to raise your lamp up higher and secure it to the aquarium for safety, as is done over reef aquariums.
Kinda like this product (made for a specific system, but maybe you could jerry-rig it or make your own).
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/10942/product.web
EDIT- I forgot to answer your 2 added questions.
Your plants will love the extra light!
Saran Wrap will melt and could cause a fire.
2007-08-22 08:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The danger is if it gets bumped somehow and falls in the tank and zaps your fish. Other than that, there isn't a problem with it. If you have a good way to secure it, I would definitely do that.
Nosoop4u
EDIT: I doubt that Saran wrap would melt under a fluorescent light, but it would be a bad idea because of all the chemicals used to create it. The plants will begin to grow much more quickly, but you may see an increase in algae growth.
2007-08-22 15:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt be worried about electrocution, especialy of yourself because I trust that if you saw your light in the water youd be smart enough to unplug it before touching it. Anyway, the problem is that as the day goes on the bulb will heat up and if water hits it then the rappid cooling will cause the bulb to break spilling chemicals and glass into the air/tank potentialy killing your fish (and even if it dosent kill 'em, enjoy cleaning up that mess) If you just want the tank to be brighter then invest in a brighter light. Different products have different properties - for instance, if you have plants then you most likely have a bulb rated for plant growth, which produce wavelengths of light that arent as visibly bright as a daylight bulb. Personaly, I have a twin tube fixture over a glass versa top and it looks amazing.
2007-08-22 16:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by BriS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi One & Only, Pieces of equipment like fish tanks have specific parts to do a specific function & to mess with them or alter or remove them without good reason or knowledge of what you are doing is inviting disaster as is saying your fish never jumped before-guess when the first time will be?
The brightness of the light will not be significantly less for your plants behind the splash tray. You are simply inviting electrocution of yourself, your fish, risking your fish getting burnt or otherwise injuring itself. I strongly recommend you reassemble it as it was meant to be.
2007-08-22 16:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt recommend it, it may get to hot and if a fish splashes it could be a problem. Buy a light colored background and light gravel and only use clear lights.
2007-08-22 14:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it off! that can kill fish if they splash it trust me better to be safe than sorry
2007-08-22 14:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋