Are My Tiger Barbs Sick Or Being Strange

[littlegreentiger]

I put a few peas in a little water and nuke them in the microwave for a few seconds, de-shell them and then just squeeze them between my fingers as I put them in the tank. Peas are a treat for my fish so just once every couple of weeks or so. That's mainly due to the fact that extracting any uneaten bits is a pain as they drift around and under the plants and wood.

I think you'll find that yours will colour-up more as they grow, as long as the water quality is good and they have a varied diet. Some of my fish can look a little 'washed-out' when the light first comes on (and sometimes first thing in the morning). I put this down to brief shock of the sudden changing light conditions and an extension of more obviously visible shock when the 'jump' or dart for cover for a couple of seconds. They soon settle though. I can't say I've noticed particularly with the Barbs but this could be a factor(?).

 

[blendingshadow]

Nice, do you guys leave your lights on for a constant 12 hour period or do you turn them off when you go to work, out and or sleep or how do you approach the lights?

 

[This Old Spouse]

Nice, do you guys leave your lights on for a constant 12 hour period or do you turn them off when you go to work, out and or sleep or how do you approach the lights?

Mine come on first thing in the morning for a couple of hours, then off during the day and back on again at suppertime, off at bedtime. They're on for a total of about 6 hours. I wouldn't recommend much more than that or you'll likely end up with an algae problem.

 

[blendingshadow]

Thanks again for all your help people, really appreciated.