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  1. Seldric

    Seldric Plankton

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    Hi

    I need Some help, I am Thinking of getting mh lights and I have an African Grey Parrot. As anyone here got mh with a parrot and if so as the parrot been attracted to the light


    Thanks for any help you can give
     
    Seldric, Mar 3, 2006
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  2. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    That's a good one.

    If it is, it won't be twice.
     
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  3. Seldric

    Seldric Plankton

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    It is a genuine question, a avian vet told me that thay get attracted to mh lights because they resemble sunlight and i am just asking if anyone have a parrot and uses mh and do they have any problem
     
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  4. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    ask bird lady
     
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  5. Seldric

    Seldric Plankton

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    Where do I find birdlady
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

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  7. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I have a Quaker Parrot and it has never really cared about the tank. The tank is now downstairs and the bird is up. But I just moved they used to be in the same room for 2 years. Never once did the bird go near the tank. Well on my sholder we will look at all the fish.

    I wouldn't worry about it
    Also Greys are smarter than Quakers so it prob knows better
    Jason
     
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  8. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    Wow, you have this parrot loose in your house? I would maybe consider moving it to another location if you really want the MH lighting and if it may pose a problem with the parrot. Btw, I love those birds!
     
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  9. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    My African Grey has never shown any interest in the light...

    It is enclosed in a hood, but there are openings at either end with fans. No interest. She does like to watch the fish tho!;D

    Birds should also be clipped for their own safety , and that should eliminate any issues. I am always afraid mine will jump from her cage the 4 feet over and into the open top of my tank, but it has never happened yet...and she cannot fly but....I always am nervous...hehe....:)
     
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  10. Seldric

    Seldric Plankton

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    Thank for all your help, LoL my parrot once landed in the tank when i first got her, I keep her wings clipped and although she can fly a bit she show no interest in the tank anymore, I was a bit worried because the vet advise me not to get mh because it resemble sunlight and they get attracted to the light, but thanks to your help and advice i have decided to risk it and keep a close eye on her to make sure she doesn't try to fly on it
     
    Seldric, Mar 4, 2006
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