I just got 2 spotted pictus catfish and they're bottom dwellers. I'm not sure if I should have the light on or not.
2007-08-25 04:19:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
absolutely, leave the light on for 10-12 hours during the day, and turn it off for 12-14 hours at night
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-25 08:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it doesnt matter, they will not die or get sick if the light is on.
They tend to be more nocturnal,but with time they will come out alot during the day.
Bottom dwellers, doesnt mean light haters. it is just a generic term. that means nothing. just that these fishes live on the bottom.
2007-08-25 11:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can leave it on just provide some caves or tunnel for them to go in if they want but really you don't need it on unless you are home to watch them,the light is mostly for your benefit not the fishes.
2007-08-25 11:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jackp1ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will be fine either way just if you do leave the light on have plenty of caves and plants
2007-08-25 12:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Angelface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, as long as you given them somewhere to hide
2007-08-25 11:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its perfectly fine!!
2007-08-28 23:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋