Clowns fighting with new LEDs... VIDEO

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by twelvebeer, Jul 20, 2012.

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  1. twelvebeer

    twelvebeer Spaghetti Worm

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    I just got new actinic LEDS and every time I turn the main lights out the fish go crazy! I have had them for over a year and they have always gotten along. The big clown even bit the small ones bottom back fin and started dragging him around. As soon as the main lights come back on they go back to normal. The orange part of the clowns turn black and I'm wondering if the big clown thinks it a stranger.

     
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  2. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    strange clowns ;D
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Does it actually turn black (i.e is it still black once the "white light" turns on) or does it just look black because the orange wavelength is no longer being emitted from your lights?
     
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  4. twelvebeer

    twelvebeer Spaghetti Worm

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    Just looks black.
     
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  5. Reef Breeders

    Reef Breeders 3reef Sponsor

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    They do that to in my tank also. I try not to have the actinicts on too much, it might stress them.
     
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  6. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    Still, that's the funniest thing I've seen today.
     
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  7. twelvebeer

    twelvebeer Spaghetti Worm

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    I just wonder if I should leave the lights on and let them get used to it.
     
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  8. Reef Breeders

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    Try it, however they may never get used to it.
     
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  9. PawPawBlenny

    PawPawBlenny Astrea Snail

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    Maybe they just get a little "Frisky" under moonlight, I know some people do ;-)
     
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  10. jeremya

    jeremya Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    That is really strange; its so instant..
     
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