I have a 5 gallon tank with a red male betta. I originally had a 15W bulb for lighting, but I noticed that the bulb was not nearly as bright as it use to be (only had the bulb for 2 months) so I had a spare 25W bulb. I decided to try this bulb and it made the aquarium light up beautifully. I kept an eye on the betta that evening and everything seemed wonderful. At night I put a cover (fabric) over the tank like i've been doing since i got him b/c it is in my bedroom and I usually stay up later. Well, this morning I woke up and found him dead.
My theory was that the cover caused the light inside the tank to reflect his image and he got stressed to death. I wake up an hour or so after the light turns on. I feel really bad now. Could this have been the cause?
While we are at it. Can anyone recommend a 15W bulb that will not lose intensity after only a month?
Jason
My theory was that the cover caused the light inside the tank to reflect his image and he got stressed to death. I wake up an hour or so after the light turns on. I feel really bad now. Could this have been the cause?
While we are at it. Can anyone recommend a 15W bulb that will not lose intensity after only a month?
Jason